Kaiaraara Hut
Located in Great Barrier Island/Aotea in the Auckland region
Introduction
This is a 28-bunk serviced hut on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf islands area. The hut must be booked online in advance.Easy walk from road end
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Facilities
This back country hut has 28 beds in two rooms. It also has a wood stove, gas cooking facilities, 1 toilet and cold running water. We recommend boiling the water.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant: (0–10 years): free
Hut tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Backcountry Hut Passes are valid for use in this hut. Passes can be used unlimited for a 6 or 12 month period for most Serviced and Standard huts.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in late March 2023.
All bookings operate on a first-come first-served basis. We do not operate waiting lists for bookings for future seasons, or currently booked-out facilities.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Tracks to this hut
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Aotea Track
Located in Great Barrier Island/AoteaThe Aotea Track offers a range of spectacular landscapes, superb views and rich history.Duration 2-3 daysDifficulty Advanced -
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Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)
Located in Great Barrier Island/AoteaWalk to the remains of the old kauri dam, and up to the summit of Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) for a 360-degree panorama.Duration 3 - 3 hr 30 min one wayDifficulty Easy
Location
Topo50 map sheet: AY34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1813803, N5993028
Behaviour and alcohol
You'll be asked to leave if you behave in a disorderly or offensive way, eg excessive alcohol, using foul language, noisy or riotous. Drinking in public and the public display of alcohol are not permitted.
Contacts
| Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 9 379 6476 |
| Email: | aucklandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
No physical address Contact via email or phone |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 32242 Devonport Auckland 0744 |
| Full office details | |
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |