Places to stay
On the Wairarapa side of the park, two basic DOC huts are available on a first come, first served basis.
On the Poneke side of the park you can either stay at the Catchpool Valley campground or book one of the huts in the Orongorongo Valley of the Rimutaka Forest Park.
This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Wairarapa area.
This is a basic five-bunk hut in the Wairarapa area.
This is a serviced eight-bunk hut in the Poneke area. You can book this hut via the online booking system or by contacting the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.
This is a serviced nine-bunk hut in the Poneke area. You can book this hut via the online booking system or by contacting the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.
This is a serviced eight-bunk hut in the Poneke area. You can book this hut via the online booking system or by contacting the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.
This is a serviced eighteen-bunk hut in the Poneke area. You can book this hut via the online booking system or by contacting the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.
This is a serviced eight-bunk hut in the Poneke area. You can book this hut via the online booking system or by contacting the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Poneke area. You can book this hut via the online booking system or by contacting the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.
This is a standard campsite in the Poneke area.
This is a basic campsite in the Wairarapa area.
Catchpool Valley campsite
Camping is only permitted in the campground.
Booked huts in the Orongorongo Valley/Rimutaka Forest Park
Booked huts in the Orongorongo Valley/Rimutaka Forest Park are available for exclusive hire. Bookings can be made via the online booking system or by contacting the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.
Backcountry hut passes and hut tickets are not valid for the booked huts.
Booked huts fees and booking conditions
A flat fee is charged for each hut.
Huts are sole occupancy.
Full payment is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations must be made at least 10 days before the original occupancy date and within 48 hours of making the booking, otherwise a cancellation fee applies.
Transfers may be made online up to 2 days before start date. Transfers after this time must be arranged through the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre, and will incur a $10 administration fee.
Changes may not be made on or after the start date.
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