Waiaua Gorge Hut

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Waiaua Gorge Hut

Located in Egmont National Park in the Taranaki region

Introduction

This hut is a hidden gem in the wilderness of Mt Taranaki's west side. Bring your family for a day tramp or stay overnight to experience the park at night.

Hut overview

Category

  • Category
Serviced

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Facilities

  • Heating
  • Mattresses
16 bunk beds

About this hut

Tracks to the hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ29
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1686336, N5646548

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Youth (11 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Child/Infant: (0 - 10 years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green for adults, orange for youth) or 3 Standard Hut Tickets (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 6 or 12 month period.

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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
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