IRON GATE HUT: All you need to know! Huts of New Zealand

Iron Gate Hut is a standard 10-bunk hut located beside the Oroua river in the Ruahine Forest Park. Built in 2019 by the NZ Defense Force, this modern new hut replaces the old SF70 hut which was once used for wild animal control operations. The new hut is in mint condition and has some great modern features such as double glazed windows, smoke alarms and insulation in the ceiling. The surrounding forest is predominantly red beech and is home to native birds as well as red deer for hunting. The Oroua river is home to the very rare Whio (Blue Duck), and also rainbow and brown trout for fishing. The hut can be accessed from the Petersons road carpark, and the track passes by the Alice Nash Memorial Hut on the way to Iron Gate Hut. The track is decently formed and marked, but can be a bit ambiguous in places and does include some steep sections and stream crossings. Overall Iron Gate Hut is a superb and very warm new hut, and a rewarding destination for anyone keen on the outdoors.
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"Huts of New Zealand" is a new video series I'm creating, in which I travel to backcountry huts all around NZ to record, review and rate my experiences to give you a better idea of what to expect when you go hiking around our beautiful country.
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[@ridgeveiwfarms6260]

youre a legend. really enjoy your videos

[@Tedzor8]

It was a nice hut and walk undulating following the river fairly easy going and narrow and steep in parts. We went on Easter weekend and the hut was full when we arrived. As the carpark was busy we packed our tent with us so camped out on the clearing. Another group carried onto to Rangiwahia hut bypassing Triangle hut. Great video! Good memories, lucky to get it all to yourself.

[@allday00]

Another great video. So helpful. More ruahine huts please

[@harrymullen3037]

it has change alot since I was there last back in 196o-70

[@henrymarshall9987]

wow! truely inspirational! lots of love from Poland

[@louistousain4353]

First video I have watched of you. Very good: informative and pleasant presentation

[@parabolicflow891]

Nice video, good to see some Ruahine huts again!

[@wucash5672]

Keep going! It may be low subs for now but this info is really really good.

[@nzbushadventures]

This is a very good idea for a vlog...keep making the videos you have a winning formula. I look forward to seeing more of your visits to those classic North Island huts. I must get up to the Ruahines to visit some of those great locations....

[@LostKiwi]

Thanks bro! Yep the videos are fun to make and the huts are even more fun to visit. Got heaps more planned and booked. And yeah, the Ruahines have some great spots!

[@GypsyGirl317]

I agree 👍🏾 I enjoyed this vlog very much. It's the perfect blend of interesting, educational and informative, and is easy to listen to. 😊

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Very cool video idea mate. Very helpful for people unsure of the area. Super informative Also I have just realized that I've seen your channel before. You used to have a different channel name but I remember watching your bush mud hut videos! Great to see you posting again. Cheers.

[@LostKiwi]

Cheers mate, I'm loving making these hut videos and I've got loads more coming! That's awesome haha, it seems I've graduated from building mud huts to reviewing backcountry huts!

[@danielclout1]

Tremendous informative video!!! Looks like a superb hut with double gazing and insulation. Was awesome meeting you at Howletts Hut.

[@LostKiwi]

Cheers mate! Great to meet you too

[@urbanmentalterrorist]

More hut reviews!

[@triggerhappy3379]

I'm keen as on a mish live in wairarapa