Hidden huts of the Orongorongos

January 2014

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Xanadu Hut, a private bush hut in the Orongorongos. Photo: Supplied
A quirk of history has seen dozens of private huts built in the Orongorongo Valley in Rimutaka Forest Park. Ricky French examines what will happen when occupancy licences expire in 2050 There’s something quite strange about opening the door to a bush hut in New Zealand and knowing it’s yours exclusively for the night. Booking […]
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