Waitawheta Hut

Hut category

Serviced

Tracks and walks

Beautiful views from the Mount Te Aroha summit.

Waiorongomai & Mount Te Aroha tramping tracks

There are a number of different tracks up and around Mt Te Aroha and the Waiorongomai valley. Choose 1-2 hour walks, or combine several listed here for a full and challenging day's walk.

Over view of the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.

Waitawheta Tramway

This track is relatively flat but requires several river crossings as it follows an old tramline through the spectacular Waitawheta Gorge.

Tramper walking through the Kaimai Mamaku walk.

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park North-South Track

This is a multi-day tramp using rugged, unmarked routes. Trampers will need to camp in addition to staying in huts.


Park or reserve

Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park

Notes

Hut location

The New Zealand mapping system changed from the 23 September 2009. The following grid references correspond to Topo50 maps.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1847987, N5843046

Facilities

Bunks 26 Bunks
Heating Heating
Mattresses Mattresses

Plan and prepare

Hut categories

Each hut is unique but the facilities and services provided in or near huts are divided into five categories:

  • Great Walks
  • Serviced
  • Serviced Alpine Huts
  • Standard
  • Basic

Fees are charged according to the hut category and the level of facilities and services provided at the hut. Find out more about these hut categories.