Sunset from Burn Hut. Photo: Lachlan McKenzie

Burn Hut Loop, Tararua Forest Park

August 2022

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Burn Hut, the northernmost hut in the Tararua Range, is on a scrubby subalpine loop to nowhere. But the hut more than makes up for the scrappy track.

Start by crossing the Mangahao Lower No 2 Reservoir, an engineering feat and part of the early Mangahao Power Scheme (1924). Then, follow the large orange triangle into the bush and sidle the Mangahao River to reach an arched bridge within an hour.  The ascent to Burn Hut begins immediately over this bridge. After an […]
August 2022

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Lachlan McKenzie

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Lachlan McKenzie

Lachlan McKenzie began tramping as an adult and hopes to inspire others to do the same. He most enjoys tramping in small groups and alone, and his list of ‘must do’ trips only seems to get longer. Lachlan is a communications professional and holds tertiary qualifications in marketing and music. He also loves orienteering and is keen to extend himself in basic mountaineering.

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