Haurangi Hut
Alert/Important notice
Haurangi hut is currently unavailable for bookings until further notice due to replacement.
Hut category
Serviced
Tracks and walks
One of the most popular walks in New Zealand, this well developed track passes through different types of bush, leading to the Orongorongo Valley.
Park or reserve
Rimutaka Forest Park
Fees
$55
Hut details
Hut is sole occupancy - bookings are essential.
- cooking, pots, pans, crockery and cooking utensils provided
- lighting by candle (take your own)
- cold tap water
- wood heating
- composting toilet
Notes
Hut location
The New Zealand mapping system changed from the 23 September 2009. The following grid references correspond to Topo50 maps (NZTM2000).
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BQ32, E1767076, N5422786
Getting there
Inside Haurangi Hut
Three hour walk via Orongorongo and Big Bend Tracks.
An alternative to Big Bend Track is to walk up the river bed but there are multiple river crossings. Do not use the river route when the river is in flood or when there has been sustained rainfall in the area. Use the Big Bend Track instead.
Facilities
8 Bunks
Cooking
Heating
Mattresses
Plan and prepare
Haurangi Hut
Before you start your trip, check the river level either on the Greater Wellington Regional Council website, call their Freephone 0800 496 734 or contact the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.
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.
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