Holly Hut
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont area in the Taranaki region
Introduction
This 32-bunk serviced hut is a gateway to some of Egmont National Park's most spectacular features.Facilities
- Heating
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
The hut can be busy between Christmas and New Year, public holidays and weekends over summer.
In winter, the tracks into the hut can be muddy or covered in snow – check with the Egmont National Park Visitor Centre for the latest track conditions.
Holly Hut is a great place to base yourself for a couple of days to explore the surrounding area. The Ahukawakawa Swamp lies at the hut's doorstep, and nearby the mighty Bells Falls roar over an ancient lava flow. If you're lucky you may hear the call of kiwi in the bush around the hut at night.
Facilities and services
- Containment tank toilet a short walk from the hut
- Solar lighting
- Cold running water from a rainwater tank
- Fireplace with wood supplied
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant: (0–10 years): free
Pay at the time of booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. 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.
Fees to camp at the hut
Adult: $5
Youth (11-17 years): $2.50
Child/infant (0-10 years): free
Camping here is on a “first come, first served” basis. Hut tickets can be purchased at DOC visitor centres and local i-SITEs.
Outside Holly Hut there is space for approximately 10 small tents.
Camping elsewhere is discouraged.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023.
From 1 November 2021, 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.
Holly Hut is around 3 - 4 hours tramp from North Egmont Visitor Centre.
Tracks to this hut
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Around the Mountain Circuit
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont areaThe challenging Around the Mountain Circuit (AMC) offers you spectacular bush and alpine scenery. It is best tramped from October to April.1 alertDuration 4–5 days loopDifficulty Advanced, Expert -
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North Egmont day tramps
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont areaThese scenic day tramps offer views of Mount Taranaki and down across the Taranaki Ring Plain to the coast.2 alertsDuration various timesDifficulty Advanced -
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Pouakai Circuit
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont areaEgmont National Park’s premier 2–3 day tramp offers spectacular views of Mt Taranaki and the surrounding countryside. The 25 km track passes through forest, alpine tussock fields and the unique Ahukawakawa Swamp.1 alertDuration 2 - 3 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ29
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1690231, N5653249
Contacts
| Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 6 756 0990 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | egmontvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2879 Egmont Rd Egmont National Park |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |
| Full office details | |