The Orongorongo Valley is part of the Rimutaka Forest Park, located 35km east of Wellington City. The valley has traditionally been a popular place for Wellingtonians to recreate due to its easy accessibility.
Part of this tradition included the construction and use of private huts in the valley. Since the establishment of the first huts in the 1920s, the huts and their owners have provided hundreds if not thousands of families and individuals the opportunity to be a part of a unique community and enjoy and learn about the natural environment.
In 1978, the Orongorongo Club was established by a number of regular users of the valley who shared a common interest in the preservation of the area’s unique natural and historical characteristics.
The club was formed to represent the interests of private hut owners and users and to encourage and promote the continued usage of this unique resource for future generations.
We hope that through this website we are able to provide an insight into the ideals of the club and the long and valued history the huts and their users have had in the valley.