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.Image gallery
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Hut overview
Easy walk from road end
Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
About this hut
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 use, however it is recommended that you either treat, filter or boil all drinking water.
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.
Getting there
Peach Cove Hut is located within Bream Head Scenic Reserve at Whangarei Heads. You can access the hut from:
- Peach Cove car park (Peach Cove Track, 1 hr one way)
- Urquharts Bay car park (via the start of the Busby Head Track, 3 hours one way)
- Ocean Beach car park (via the Te Whara Track, 3 hours one way)
You can also reach the hut by boat to Peach Cove.
Tracks to the 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
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
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.2 current alertsDuration 5-6 hrDifficulty Intermediate
Location
Topo50 map sheet: AX31
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1741419, N6030747
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Youth (11 - 17 years): $10 per night
- Child/Infant: (0 - 10 years): free
Pay when you make a booking – Backcountry Hut Tickets and Backcountry Hut Passes can't be used to pay for use of this hut.
Bookings
Book Peach Cove Hut online, or contact the Whangārei Office.
Know before you go
- 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.
- Take care on Peach Cove Track steps as they have subsided over time, making them difficult and sometimes dangerous.
- Northland reserve bylaws apply to Bream Head Scenic Reserve.
Help stop kauri dieback
- Stay away from kauri tree roots.
- Clean your footwear and gear before and after visiting kauri forest.
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 | |
