Valleys, Routes, and Crossings
Eastern Tararuas
Mangatainoka Valley
No huts
Ruamahanga Valley
Cattle Ridge Hut
Cattle Ridge Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.73, 175.503. There are 5 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Kiriwhakapapa Valley
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite is a Standard campsite, located at -40.808, 175.546, set in a forest and rivers and lakes landscape. Access is by campervan, car, and caravan. Activities include walking and tramping. It has 15 unpowered sites with fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), non-powered/tent sites, shelter for cooking, toilets - flush, water from stream, toilets, and water supply. Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. are allowed. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Blue Range Hut
Blue Range Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.793, 175.519. There are 4 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Mikimiki Valley
No huts
Waingawa Valley
Mitre Flats Hut
Mitre Flats Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.831, 175.478. There are 14 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Mid King Bivvy
Mid King Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.827, 175.448. There are 2 bunks with toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Cow Creek Hut
Cow Creek Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.777, 175.491. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Arete Forks Hut
Arete Forks Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.765, 175.456. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Holdsworth Road-end
Holdsworth Campsite
Holdsworth Campsite is a Standard campsite, located at -40.907, 175.48, set in a forest landscape. Access is by campervan, car, and caravan. Activities include fishing, swimming, and walking and tramping. It has 150 unpowered sites with fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), non-powered/tent sites, shelter for cooking, toilets - flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, toilets, and water supply. Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. are allowed. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Atiwhakatu Hut
Atiwhakatu Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.868, 175.454. There are 26 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required.Atiwhakatu Hut alert
No water at Atiwhakatu Hut
The hut is out of water. Use river water until the tank refills. Boil before use.
First published on 31 January 2025.The hut is out of water. Use river water until the tank refills. Boil before use.
First published on 31 January 2025.Powell Hut
Powell Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -40.885, 175.424. There are 32 bunks with cooking, heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required.Powell Hut alert
No firewood at Powell Hut
Powell Hut is out of firewood.
First published on 17 April 2025. Last reviewed on 17 April 2025.Powell Hut is out of firewood.
First published on 17 April 2025. Last reviewed on 17 April 2025.
Jumbo Hut
Jumbo Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -40.854, 175.44. There are 20 bunks with cooking, heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required.Mangatarere Valley
No huts
Kaipaitangata Valley
No huts
Waiohine Valley
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Waiohine Gorge Campsite is a Standard campsite, located at -40.996, 175.39, set in a rivers and lakes landscape. Access is by campervan, car, and caravan. Activities include kayaking and canoeing, rafting, swimming, and walking and tramping. It has 50 unpowered sites with fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), non-powered/tent sites, toilets - flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, toilets, and water supply. Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. are allowed. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Totara Flats Hut
Totara Flats Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -40.933, 175.403. There are 26 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required.Totara Flats Hut alert
Lower Waiohine Track slip
There is a large slip on the Lower Waiohine Track. The only access past the slip to Totara Flats Hut now requires walking upstream on the riverbank. This shouldn’t be attempted during or after heavy rainfall or when the river flow is high.
There is no longer access to pass above the slip.
Check the weather forecast before you go. Hikers should take extra care and look for hazards such as rockfall when travelling this section.
First published on 29 November 2024. Last reviewed on 10 March 2025.There is a large slip on the Lower Waiohine Track. The only access past the slip to Totara Flats Hut now requires walking upstream on the riverbank. This shouldn’t be attempted during or after heavy rainfall or when the river flow is high.
There is no longer access to pass above the slip.
Check the weather forecast before you go. Hikers should take extra care and look for hazards such as rockfall when travelling this section.
First published on 29 November 2024. Last reviewed on 10 March 2025.Sayer Hut
Sayer Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.946, 175.395. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Neill Forks Hut
Neill Forks Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.933, 175.356. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Mid Waiohine Hut
Mid Waiohine Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.874, 175.382. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Nichols Hut
Nichols Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.81, 175.376. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Carkeek Hut
Carkeek Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.79, 175.396. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Dorset Ridge Hut
Dorset Ridge Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.808, 175.422. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
McGregor Bivvy
McGregor Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.832, 175.411. There are 2 bunks with toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Winchcombe Biv
Winchcombe Biv
Winchcombe Biv is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.9496, 175.3099. It has two bunks with no toilet, water from tap, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come first served.
Winchcombe Biv
Winchcombe Biv is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.95, 175.31. There are 2 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Tauwharenīkau Valley
Bucks Road Campsite
Bucks Road Campsite is a Basic campsite, located at -41.065, 175.353, set in a rivers and lakes landscape. Access is by campervan, car, and caravan. Activities include swimming and walking and tramping. It has 25 unpowered sites with fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), non-powered/tent sites, water from stream, toilets - non-flush, toilets, and water supply. Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. are allowed. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Bucks Road Campsite alert
Safety hazard near felled trees at Bucks Road Campsite
Gum trees have been felled as part of a campsite upgrade project. There may be safety issues on or around the remaining trees and slash piles, particularly near the bank edges.
People should avoid processing and/or taking wood from the site as this unauthorised activity may create further safety hazards.
First published on 15 April 2025.Gum trees have been felled as part of a campsite upgrade project. There may be safety issues on or around the remaining trees and slash piles, particularly near the bank edges.
People should avoid processing and/or taking wood from the site as this unauthorised activity may create further safety hazards.
First published on 15 April 2025.
Tutuwai Hut
Tutuwai Hut is a Standard hut, located at -41.01, 175.325. There are 20 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Cone Hut
Cone Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.988, 175.345. There are 6 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Alpha Hut
Alpha Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.986, 175.282. There are 20 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Southern Tararuas
Hutt River System
No huts
Frances Stream
Renata Hut
Renata Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.968, 175.173. There are 6 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Western Tararuas
Ngatiawa, Waikanae, and Mangaone Valleys
Kapakapanui Hut
Kapakapanui Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.917, 175.155. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Renata Hut
Renata Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.968, 175.173. There are 6 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Waiotauru River System
Waiotauru Hut
Waiotauru Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.939, 175.185. There are 4 bunks with toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Otaki River System
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Ōtaki Forks Campsite is a Standard campsite, located at -40.882, 175.222, set in a forest and rivers and lakes landscape. Access is by campervan, car, and caravan. Activities include fishing, kayaking and canoeing, swimming, and walking and tramping. It has 150 unpowered sites with non-powered/tent sites, toilets - flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, wheelchair accessible, toilets, and water supply. Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. are allowed. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Ōtaki Forks Campsite alert
Ōtaki Gorge Road closed to vehicles and pedestrians
Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.Ōtaki Forks Campsite closed
Ōtaki Forks Campsite is closed due to the closure of Ōtaki Gorge Road. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite - foot access only. Book online.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 15 December 2023. Last reviewed on 17 March 2025.Ōtaki Forks Campsite is closed due to the closure of Ōtaki Gorge Road. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite - foot access only. Book online.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 15 December 2023. Last reviewed on 17 March 2025.Parawai Lodge
Parawai Lodge is a Standard hut, located at -40.873, 175.232. There are 18 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Parawai Lodge alert
Ōtaki Gorge Road closed to vehicles and pedestrians
Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.
Field Hut
Field Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.908, 175.256. There are 20 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Field Hut alert
Ōtaki Gorge Road closed to vehicles and pedestrians
Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.
Kime Hut
Kime Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.943, 175.272. There are 20 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Kime Hut alert
Ōtaki Gorge Road closed to vehicles and pedestrians
Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.
Penn Creek Hut
Penn Creek Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.902, 175.286. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Waitewaewae Hut
Waitewaewae Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.831, 175.306. There are 16 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Waitewaewae Hut alert
Ōtaki Gorge Road closed to vehicles and pedestrians
Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to a major slip. Camping is available at Boielles Campsite but for foot access only.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 20 December 2022. Last reviewed on 9 April 2025.
Anderson Memorial Hut
Anderson Memorial Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.846, 175.356. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Waitohu Valley
No huts
Waikawa Valley
Waikawa Campsite
Waikawa Campsite (CLSD) is a Basic campsite, located at -40.721, 175.247, set in a forest landscape. Access is by campervan, car, and caravan. Activities include walking and tramping. It has 0 unpowered sites with water from stream, toilets - non-flush, toilets, and water supply. Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. are allowed. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Waikawa Campsite alert
Waikawa Campsite closed
Waikawa Campsite is closed. Pedestrian access to the river, picnic area, and toilet is still available.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 16 December 2021. Last reviewed on 5 March 2025.Waikawa Campsite is closed. Pedestrian access to the river, picnic area, and toilet is still available.
This is a long term alert.
First published on 16 December 2021. Last reviewed on 5 March 2025.Makaretu Valley
No Huts
Ohau Valley
Waiopehu Hut
Waiopehu Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.726, 175.357. There are 18 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Waiopehu Hut alert
Ohau Gorge Track closed
The Ohau Gorge Track, that forms the first section of Gable End Track, is closed due to a significant slip beyond the Forest Park boundary on the track up the Ohau Gorge.
Take the alternate route along the Waiopehu Track. Six Disc Track is still open for those who want to access Gable End Ridge Track.
First published on 7 June 2022. Last reviewed on 20 March 2025.The Ohau Gorge Track, that forms the first section of Gable End Track, is closed due to a significant slip beyond the Forest Park boundary on the track up the Ohau Gorge.
Take the alternate route along the Waiopehu Track. Six Disc Track is still open for those who want to access Gable End Ridge Track.
First published on 7 June 2022. Last reviewed on 20 March 2025.
Te Matawai Hut
Te Matawai Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.738, 175.399. There are 18 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Te Matawai Hut alert
Ohau Gorge Track closed
The Ohau Gorge Track, that forms the first section of Gable End Track, is closed due to a significant slip beyond the Forest Park boundary on the track up the Ohau Gorge.
Take the alternate route along the Waiopehu Track. Six Disc Track is still open for those who want to access Gable End Ridge Track.
First published on 7 June 2022. Last reviewed on 20 March 2025.The Ohau Gorge Track, that forms the first section of Gable End Track, is closed due to a significant slip beyond the Forest Park boundary on the track up the Ohau Gorge.
Take the alternate route along the Waiopehu Track. Six Disc Track is still open for those who want to access Gable End Ridge Track.
First published on 7 June 2022. Last reviewed on 20 March 2025.
South Ohau Hut
South Ohau Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.718, 175.39. There are 10 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.South Ohau Hut alert
Ohau Gorge Track closed
The Ohau Gorge Track, that forms the first section of Gable End Track, is closed due to a significant slip beyond the Forest Park boundary on the track up the Ohau Gorge.
Take the alternate route along the Waiopehu Track. Six Disc Track is still open for those who want to access Gable End Ridge Track.
First published on 7 June 2022. Last reviewed on 20 March 2025.The Ohau Gorge Track, that forms the first section of Gable End Track, is closed due to a significant slip beyond the Forest Park boundary on the track up the Ohau Gorge.
Take the alternate route along the Waiopehu Track. Six Disc Track is still open for those who want to access Gable End Ridge Track.
First published on 7 June 2022. Last reviewed on 20 March 2025.Mangahao Valley
Burn Hut
Burn Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -40.62, 175.529. There are 6 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Mangahao Flats Hut
Mangahao Flats Hut is a Standard hut, located at -40.692, 175.436. There are 16 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
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