Popular Hawke s Bay tramping hut reopens after renovations
6 May, 2021 01:25 AM
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Sunrise Hut, a popular Hawke s Bay tramping spot, has reopened after renovations and improvements. Photo / Supplied
Sunrise Hut, a popular Hawke s Bay tramping spot, has reopened after renovations and improvements. Photo / Supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
Popular Hawke s Bay tramping destination Sunrise Hut has reopened after three months of repairs.
Located in the mid-eastern Ruahine Forest Park, Sunrise Hut was built in 1983 by the New Zealand Forestry Service and is a popular alpine bolthole for day trippers and weekend visitors.
Both the hut and Sunrise Track reopened on Thursday following renovations and improvements carried out by the Department of Conservation (DoC) and volunteers.
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Central Hawke s Bay tramping hut closed while track repair work done
27 Jan, 2021 07:13 PM
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Seated on the tops of the Ruahine Range at an elevation of 1280m, Sunrise Hut is a popular destination for day trips or weekend visits. Photo / Department of Conservation
Seated on the tops of the Ruahine Range at an elevation of 1280m, Sunrise Hut is a popular destination for day trips or weekend visits. Photo / Department of Conservation
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Gianina Schwanecke
A popular tramping hut atop the Ruahine Range will be closed for close to two months while the track leading to it is repaired.