Cape Brett Hut
Hut category
Serviced
Facilities
23 Bunks
Cooking
Mattresses
Fees
$12.20 adult/night, $6.10 youth/night (11-17 years), children free (0-10 years)
Hut details
Cooking: 3 x 2 burner units
Getting there
View of Cape Brett Hut and lighthouse
Cape Brett is located in the Bay of Islands, 26 km northeast of Russell, and can be accessed by land or sea.
By Land: The Cape Brett Track begins from Oke Bay, Rawhiti, 26 km from Russell or can be joined from the Whangamumu Track.
By Sea: For those people wanting access to the reserve by sea, landings can be made at either Deep Water Cove or at Cape Brett landing. Calm conditions are necessary to get ashore at Cape Brett landing. In adverse wind conditions, you can still come ashore at Deep Water Cove, except in south-westerly winds. From there it is a 2.5 hours walk to the lighthouse.
Notes
Cape Brett Hut
All trampers must pay a track maintenance fee (inclusive of the return trip) for crossing private land.
- Rawhiti to Deep Water Cove - $30.00 per adult, $15.00 per child return
- Deep Water Cove to Cape Brett - DOC manages the land and there is no charge for this section of the track
- Whangamumu to Te Toroa Bay - no track fee applies to this section
Water supply
Cape Brett hut is a backcountry hut and water cannot be guaranteed, especially during dry summer periods. Use water sparingly.
Hut location
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet AV30, E1721030, N6106972
Park or reserve
Plan and prepare
Bookings
Bookings are essential to stay in the hut - you can book Cape Brett hut via the online booking system or contact
The hut is locked, you will receive instructions on getting the access code in your booking confirmation letter.
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.
Inside Cape Brett Hut
- Please study the Cape Brett track information carefully as planning and preparation is required. If walking to the hut, you will need to allow at least 8 hr of daylight.
- Car storage is available at Kaimarama Bay or Kaingahoa Bay, Rawhiti for a small fee
- Water taxis are available from local tourist informaition centres in Russell and Paihia
- It is essential you pack out ALL your rubbish, including food scraps, to prevent rat infestations.
- Camping is not permitted at the Cape
- Backcountry Hut Pass not valid
- No dogs due to risks to wildlife.
- A rahui is in place for Deep Water Cove/Maunganui Bay from March 2009 for 2 years (find out more about the rahui, PDF, 146K)
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