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 80th was celebrated.
In 2024 the Centenary is to be celebrated.
Pouhere Taonga Heritage Aotearoa Field Hut Heritage Place Category 1 listing
Department of Conservation information on Field Hut(approve sites)
Field Hut near the bush line on the track above Otaki Forks
2012
Field Hut
Field Hut
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
Access across Waiotauru Bridge is restricted
From Thursday 28 May to Wednesday 3 June maintenance work will be underway during the day on the bridge. Expect delays and allow extra time.
First published on 12 May 2026.
From Thursday 28 May to Wednesday 3 June maintenance work will be underway during the day on the bridge. Expect delays and allow extra time.
