The land surrounding Tieke became part of the Whanganui National Park when it was created in 1986 and, as part of the series of facilities they provided along the river, the Department of Conservation built a large hut at Tieke.
The land surrounding Tieke became scenic reserve, and then part of the Whanganui National Park when it was created in 1986. As part of the series of facilities they provided along the river, the Department of Conservation built a large hut at Tieke.