Peach Cove Hut
Located in Bream Head Scenic Reserve and Whangārei Heads area in the Northland region
Introduction
Peach Cove Hut is located within Bream Head Scenic Reserve at Whangārei Heads. This is a serviced hut sleeping 8 in bunks. The hut must be booked online in advance.Highlights
Easy walk from road end
Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
The overnight experience at Peach Cove Hut is highly recommended. At night the forest comes alive with kiwi and ruru/morepork, while in the morning, the dawn bird chorus includes kākā, bellbird/korimako, North Island robin/toutouwai and whitehead/popokatea, and if you’re lucky, you may hear the red-crowned kākāriki, all rare to Whangārei.
It is a fabulous place to simply relax, sitting on the deck and admiring the natural surroundings. This hut also provides an easy yet rewarding opportunity to introduce children to the outdoor experience.
Peach Cove Hut is a serviced hut and is great for beginners as it is close to the road end of the track, with less than 2 hours to walk.
Mattresses are provided and the hut accommodates up to 8 people on large platform bunks. Rainwater is collected and stored in a tank, available for you to use. However, we recommended that you either treat, filter or boil all drinking water. Water supply can be limited, bring your own water in case the tank runs out.
There is a long-drop toilet located a short walking distance from the hut.
No open fires are allowed at the hut or beaches and all cooking must be done on portable gas stoves. There are no cooking facilities provided at the hut but a selection of rough pots and pans are available.
Fees
Monday to Thursday:
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $10 per night
- Child/Infant: (0–10 years): free
Friday to Sunday:
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant: (0–10 years): free
Pay at the time of booking.
Hut tickets cannot be used in this hut.
Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes cannot be used from 1 October to 30 April.
To pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass, create/update your account on our booking system. Under 'Apply for a discount', select 'Backcountry Hut Pass Holder' and upload a scan of your pass. Once we've verified your pass, it will automatically be applied when you make a booking.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
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.
There are three tracks that pass by the hut.
- Peach Cove Track, 1 hr to the hut
- Smugglers Bay Loop Track, 3 hrs to the hut
- Te Whara Track, 3 hrs to the hut
You can also reach the hut by boat to Peach Cove.
Tracks to this hut
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Peach Cove Track
Located in Bream Head Scenic Reserve and Whangārei Heads areaThe 3-hour return walk along the Peach Cove Track requires skill and a reasonable level of fitness. The track has several steep climbs before it drops down to Peach Cove’s sandy beach.Duration 3 hr returnDifficulty Easy -
![Smugglers Bay Loop Track]()
Smugglers Bay Loop Track
Located in Bream Head Scenic Reserve and Whangārei Heads areaWith coastal forest, spectacular views and WWII gun emplacements as well - there is plenty to keep kids interested on this short, easy walk.Duration 1 hr 30 minDifficulty Easy -
![Te Whara Track]()
Te Whara Track
Located in Bream Head Scenic Reserve and Whangārei Heads areaFollow in the footsteps of Northland's Māori ancestors. This challenging track climbs through coastal forest before revealing a spectacular 360-degree panorama. It's one of our best day hikes.Duration 5-6 hrDifficulty Intermediate
Location
Topo50 map sheet: AX31
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1741419, N6030747
- The hut is locked. The PIN number is provided upon receipt of payment.
- This hut is unheated.
- No dogs.
- No fires (including on the beach).
- No camping in the reserve.
- Northland reserve bylaws apply to Bream Head Scenic Reserve. This hut is inside this reserve.
Help stop kauri dieback
- Stay away from kauri tree roots.
- Clean your footwear and gear before and after visiting kauri forest.
COVID-19 vaccination policy
Eligible people aged 12 years three months and over must be fully vaccinated to use DOC accommodation. See COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Contacts
| Whangarei Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 470 3300 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | whangarei@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2 South End Ave Raumanga Whangarei 0110 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 842 Whangarei 0140 |
| Full office details | |
