Field Hut

Field Hut, (20 bunks), was comissioned and built 1924 by woodsman Joe Gibbs for the Tararua Tramping Club. It was the first hut the club built, followed later by Kime Hut, Tauwharenīkau Hut, and Cone Hut. It is a club owned public hut in the Tararua Forest Park, located near the bush edge, on the Southern Crossing track, above Ōtaki Forks.

Field Hut has a historic designation, and has the distinction of being the oldest tramping hut in the Tararua Forest Park, and the oldest remaining hut specifically built for tramping. There is a display of historic photos of the hut in the hut.

In 2004 the Field Hut 80^th was celebrated. In 2024 the Centenary is to be celebrated.

Field Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.908, 175.256. There are 20 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.

Field Hut alert

Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 2025.

A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 2025.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.

Tararua Tramping Club Field Hut

Field Hut