Staying at abandoned farm in rainforest

I hike for three hours to Leitch’s Hut, an abandoned farm deep in the Waitomo rainforest. Unfortunately near the start I trip over and fall on the track leaving me with a large scratch on my leg and bruised ribs. Find out whose farm this was and why they abandoned it over one hundred years ago.
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See exactly what hiking or tramping in New Zealand is all about with a behind the scenes look at the state of these unmaintained tracks, when the track reviews say “expect changed conditions” this is what they mean. Ideally, those tasked with looking after the conservation land will find the necessary resources and better weather to catch up on all the maintenance work needed as this is a beautiful area to hike in.
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The Hut: Leitch’s Hut, Leitch’s Clearing, Leitch’s Track, Whareorino Conservation Area, Waitomo, Waikato, New Zealand
The Leitch’s Hut and Clearing is situated in the Whareorino Conservation Area.
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📅 Date: 03 - 05/06/20223 King’s Birthday Weekend
☀️Weather: Wet winter with cool temperatures
🌲Location: Leitchs Hut, Leithchs Track, Whareorino Conservation Area, Waitomo, Waikato, New Zealand
⛺️ Accommodation: Leithchs Hut $5 Bookings not required - first come, first served. With 25 on the first night, some slept in the kitchen, on the verandah and in tents. I was lucky to get a bunk 😀
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