This pleasant track follows the Awakino River from Chris Barker's farm on Gribbon Road upstream to Leitch's Hut. (Please phone owners for access and parking permission first on +64 7 877 8746).

Follow the river north to the junction with the Waikawau Track. Cross to the east bank of the Awakino and walk north for five minutes to the hut. In winter and periods of heavy rain the river may be too deep to cross. Check the weather forecast before walking this track.