Sutherlands Hut

Located in Aorangi Forest Park in the Wairarapa region

This is a standard seven-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.

Open fire.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.

Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes

Sutherlands Hut can be accessed from Haurangi road.

Directions from Haurangi Road to Waikuku Lodge, Sutherlands Hut and the Pigs Ridge - Old Mill Tracks:

  • From Ruakokoputuna Road turnoff, beware – this is a low maintained gravel road that becomes narrow and winding after the first 2 kms.
  • At the 6 km mark access gets difficult, and is only possible by 4WD past Waikuku Lodge due to wash outs, slips, rutted surfaces, and further road narrowing.
  • It can be very slippery, deeply pitted and full of water. Drive with care – this is a remote location with few residents and limited phone or internet coverage.

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1794773, N5410080