Follow the track past the hut down into Apiti Stream. Look for the marked track on the opposite side of the stream which leads to the Saddle Hut turnoff. The track climbs steeply for about 1 km and travels along an undulating ridge before dropping down into the Mangaawai Stream. Head downstream for 5 minutes and look for the fluorescent hut sign. Saddle Hut (4 bunks) is located 200 metres up out of the stream on the true right.