Boar Inn
Located in Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley and Remutaka Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region
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Introduction
This is a serviced 4-bunk hut in the Wellington region. The hut is accessed by crossing the Ōrongorongo River, is locked and must be booked in advance to gain access.This is a popular site so book well in advance.
Easy walk from road end
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
This hut is sole occupancy and locked – refer to your booking confirmation for how to obtain the access code.
Boar Inn lies on the east side of the Ōrongorongo River. Check river levels before crossing.
Facilities provided:
- wood burner heating. Firewood is provided
- tank water
- pit toilet
You need to bring:
- candles or torches for lighting
- matches or lighter
- cooker, pots, pans, crockery and cooking utensils
Fees
The fees are for up to 4 people.
- Off-peak (9 February – 25 December): $45 per night
- Peak (26 December – 08 February): $55 per night
Bookings
Bookings are essential – the hut is locked and requires an access code to open.
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.
Boar Inn is a 2 hour 30 minute walk via the Ōrongorongo Track.
Turere Bridge (end of Ōrongorongo Track) to Boar Inn via Ōrongorongo River
Time: 15 min
Distance: 700 m
From the picnic area and toilet near the bridge, cross to the true left of the river and walk downstream passing Raukawa Hut on the way.
Access to Boar Inn from the river is marked by a large orange triangle at the first bend downstream from Raukawa Hut. Another orange triangle about 100 m further downstream marks an alternative access from the river.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ32
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1764676, N5420986
Check the flow of the Ōrongorongo River before you go, as flash floods are common. Avoid crossing the river when it's in flood or if there has been sustained rainfall in the area
Look out for the warning signs of an unsafe river: water flowing faster than walking pace, discoloured water, debris in the river, and the sound of rocks rolling in the river bed.
If you aren’t sure it’s safe, don’t risk it – wait for the river to drop (this often happens quickly once rain stops), or change your plans and return another day.
Learn how to cross a river safely on the Mountain Safety Council river skills webpage.
Contacts
| Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 4 384 7770 |
| Email: | wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
18 - 32 Manners Street Wellington 6011 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 10420 The Terrace Wellington 6143 |
| Full office details | |