Iron Gate Track & Hut

Iron Gates Hut is situated about 3-4 hours from the Alice Nash Heritage Memorial Lodge for trampers of average speed. The track runs near the Oroua River on the way to the hut, but the river is seldom visible.

​The hut is about 4 hours tramp from the Iron Gates Gorge. Iron Gates Hut is a basic, back country hut. A wood fired stove helps keep the hut warm in the colder months, but you will need to collect firewood from the surrounding bush. Blue Duck or whio have been sited on the Oroua near the hut.

​There are platform bunks with mattresses which can sleep seven people. This is classed as a standard Department of Conservation Hut, so you will need a hut pass or hut ticket. These can be purchased form the Palmerston North City i-SITE, 0800 626 292. 
Please note. It is important to write your name/s in the visitor hut books for safety reasons and record keeping.
DOC's policy may be to remove back country huts if there are less than 100 people staying at a hut per year
Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies
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