Pāhautea Hut Campsite
Located in Pirongia Forest Park in the Waikato region
Introduction
There are camping pads next to Pāhautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table.Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
This campsite sits right next to Pāhautea Hut.
The tent sites are about 4X4 m squares to pitch your tent on.
Water is untreated here. Boil before use.
Fees
Free
Even though this campsite is free, you still need to book a space at it.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in late March 2023.
All bookings operate on a first-come first-served basis. We do not operate waiting lists for bookings for future seasons, or currently booked-out facilities.
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.
Tracks to this campsite
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![Pirongia summit via Bell & Tahuanui Tracks]()
Pirongia summit via Bell & Tahuanui Tracks
Located in Pirongia Forest ParkCombine these tracks for an overnight circuit to Pāhautea Hut and Mount Pirongia.Duration 1 - 2 daysDifficulty Advanced -
![Pirongia summit via Hihikiwi Track]()
Pirongia summit via Hihikiwi Track
Located in Pirongia Forest ParkTake the shortest track to Pāhautea Hut and Pirongia summit.Duration 4 - 6 hr one wayDifficulty Advanced -
![Pirongia summit via Mahaukura and Tirohanga Tracks]()
Pirongia summit via Mahaukura and Tirohanga Tracks
Located in Pirongia Forest ParkChoose a there-and-back track to the summit of Mount Pirongia, or combine the tracks for a circuit trip to Pāhautea Hut. There are climbing chains on difficult parts of the track.Duration 1 - 2 daysDifficulty Advanced
Contacts
| Te Rapa Office | |
| Phone: | +64 7 850 8378 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | waikato@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
5 Northway St Te Rapa Hamilton 3200 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 20025 Te Rapa Hamilton 3241 |
| Full office details | |
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |