Kapakapanui Hut overnighter

*KAPAKAPANUI PLAN POSTONED*

We will go to Parawai Lodge instead! https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/tararua-forest-park/things-to-do/huts/parawai-lodge/

The hut and track links:

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/tararua-forest-park/things-to-do/huts/kapakapanui-hut/ 

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/tararua-forest-park/things-to-do/tracks/kapakapanui-track/

We will drive up to the start at Ngatiawa road early on Sunday, take our time hiking to the hut, and have a shared dinner. It is about 3 hours to the hut. The aim in the morning is to get up early and hike back down roughly before noon (flexible). We will either complete the Kapakapanui loop or head back the way we came (will double check that this is a doable option). Pack your own snacks and 2 lunches, but breakfast will probably also be shared. 

This a steep hike with rough and muddy sections, along with 9 river crossings at the start. Currently the wood heater is not functional. Bring enough warm clothing and be prepared to get wet. If the weather is looking bad we will look at doing Pāua Hut or another similar overnighter, or cancelling if needed. The hut sleeps 6, but we can have more people on the trip if some people are willing to tent if good weather and we can get an additonal car.

Cost: $10 hut pass and money for gas and shared dinner