Cape Brett Hut
Located in Cape Brett and Whangamumu area in the Northland region
Introduction
Situated in stunning, coastal surrounds, the Lighthouse Keeper's house at Cape Brett has been converted into a hut. This is a serviced 23-bunk hut in the Bay of Islands area. The hut must be booked online in advance.Highlights
Facilities
- Cooking
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
Water supply isn’t guaranteed during the dry summer period (mid-December to end of March). Take drinking and cooking water with you.
Facilities and services
Cooking: 3 x 2 burner units
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (11 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant: (0 - 10 years): free
Backcountry Hut Tickets and Backcountry Hut Passes can't be used to pay for use of this hut.
Track fees
All trampers must pay a track maintenance fee, and a fee to use the Cape Brett Hut.
Track fees maintain the track section crossing private land between Rawhiti and Deep Water Cove.
- Adult: $40
- Child: $20
There is no charge for the section of track between Deep Water Cove and Cape Brett, or Whangamumu to Te Toroa Bay.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings. NZAC members applying for their discount will not be charged this fee.
- Walk to the hut via the Cape Brett Track.
- Boat into Deep Water Cove and walk 2.5 hours to the hut (part of the Cape Brett Track).
- You can also come ashore at Cape Brett landing below the hut, and walk up to it.
Car storage is available for a small fee at private land adjacent to Whangamumu Walk track entrance and Kaingahoa Marae, Rawhiti.
Water taxis are available, information available at local tourist information centres in Russell and Paihia.
From Russell
Cape Brett is 30 km north east of Russell. You can get to Cape Brett and Whangamumu via Rawhiti Road.
From Russell, take the Russell-Whakapara Road for 13.8 km and turning off at Kempthorne Road. Follow the road through Parekura Bay, continuing on to Manawaora Road. At the top of the road, turn left onto Rawhiti Road.
From Whangarei travel north turning off SH1 at Whakapara. Follow the Russell Road until you get to Rawhiti Road.
To access Cape Brett Reserve by sea, land at either Deep Water Cove or at Cape Brett. A water taxi is available from Russell and Paihia.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: AV30
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1721030, N6106972
The hut is locked. You will receive instructions on getting the access code in your booking confirmation letter.
You must pack out all your rubbish including food scraps, to prevent rat infestations.
Help stop kauri dieback
- Stay away from kauri tree roots.
- Clean your footwear and gear before and after visiting kauri forest.
Contacts
| Pewhairangi / Bay of Islands Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 407 0300 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | bayofislandsbooking@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
34 Landing Road Kerikeri 0230 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 128 Kerikeri 0245 |
| Full office details | |
