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 North Taranaki 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. Ahukawakawa (an extensive alpine swamp) lies at the hut's doorstep, and nearby the mighty Te Rere-o-Tahurangi 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): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
Camping
Outside Holly Hut there is space for approximately 10 small tents. Camping is first-come-first-served.
Camping elsewhere is discouraged.
Fees to camp at the hut
Fees to camp at this hut are paid using hut tickets or a Backcountry Hut Pass or Campsite Pass.
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut.
About hut tickets and passes | About campsite passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Bookings
Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Bookings are required all year.
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 Taranaki Visitor Centre.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4–5 days loop Difficulty: Advanced, Expert -
Duration: 3-4 hr one way Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 2 - 3 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ29
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1690231, N5653249
North Taranaki Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 6 756 0990 |
| Email: | northtaranakivc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 2879 Egmont Road Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki 4386 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |