A view of Kahui Hut nestled in the trees
Image:
Tamsen Walker
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Kahui Hut
Located in Egmont National Park in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
Located on Mt Taranaki's western slopes, Kahui Hut sits in a small clearing surrounded by native bush.Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
6 bunk beds
Facilities and services
- Containment tank toilet a short walk from the hut
- Cold running water from a rainwater tank
There is no heating.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Kahui Hut is a 6 hour return walk from Kahui Road on the Kahui Track and from Puniho Road on the Puniho Track. It can also be reached from the Around the Mountain Circuit.
Tracks to this hut
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West Egmont tramping tracks
Located in Egmont National ParkThe western slopes of the mountain are known for their very high rainfall, resulting in numerous wet and boggy areas.2 alertsDuration 5 or 6 hr returnDifficulty Advanced -
Around the Mountain Circuit
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont areaThe challenging Around the Mountain Circuit offers you spectacular bush and alpine scenery. It is best tramped from October to April.3 alertsDuration 4–5 days loopDifficulty Advanced, Expert
Contacts
| Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 6 756 0990 |
| egmontvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 2879 Egmont Road Egmont National Park 4386 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |