3282 - Champion Hut

Start at Puriri Valley Road and walk on a logging road, later it becomes an old unused logging road with vegetation encroaching. 

 During the walk we cross the Apakura stream several times. There are smaller side creeks we cross, some steep sections, some tricky bits needing care such as one creek crossing above a small waterfall. 

Nearer the top of the walk we encounter large pampas, long sleeves may offer protection. Eventually we reach the kauri slab hut known as Champion hut. It is about 7km one way, with an elevation gain of about 550m.