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.Highlights
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
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets can't be used at this hut.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets can't be used at this hut.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
Bookings are planned to open in May 2021, for stays that require bookings from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. The specific date that bookings will open will be added to this page, at least two weeks prior to the date.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings.
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 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | aucklandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
No physical address Contact via email or phone |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 105 469 Auckland City 1143 |
| Full office details | |