Backcountry huts by region

Turere Lodge

See also:

Rimutaka Forest Park booked huts information

How to find Turere Lodge (PDF, 158K)

Bookings:

Book via the online booking system

Before you book read the terms & conditions and information for commercial operators

or contact:

Wellington Bookings
Phone: +64 4 384 7770
Email: wellingtonbookings@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Hut category

Serviced

Facilities

32 Bunks
Cooking
Heating
Mattresses

Fees

$80 per bunk room, rooms are sole occupancy

Hut details

Turere Lodge. Photo: Wendy Newton.
Turere Lodge

Interior of Turere Lodge. Photo: Peter Blaxter.
Interior of Turere Lodge
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  • Sleeps 32 in 4 bunk rooms with 8 bunks in each of the rooms: Kea, Kiwi, Kokopu and Kapowai
  • Shared kitchen and living area
  • Gas cooking, 4 x 2 ring burners
  • Pots, pans, crockery and cooking utensils
  • Cold tap water
  • Wood burner heating
  • Containment toilets
  • Candle holders

  • You need to bring

    • Sleeping bag and personal equipment
    • Candles, headlamp or torch for lighting
    • Matches or lighter
    • Toilet paper

    Please note

    The hut is locked and each of the four bunk rooms is sole occupancy - bookings are essential.

    You will receive intructions on getting the access code in your booking confirmation letter.

Getting there

2 hours walk via the Orongorongo Track. Follow the Big Bend Track from Turere Bridge for a further 1.2 km, for approx 30 minutes.

An alternative option is to walk up the river bed. This route involves multiple river crossings. Do not use it when the river is in flood or when there has been lots of rainfall in the area.

Notes

Hut location

Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BQ32, E1766037, N5422118

Park or reserve


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.

Location map

Location map of Turere Lodge.

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