Raukawa Hut
Located in Catchpool Valley & Orongorongo Valley and Remutaka Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region
Hut overview
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
About this hut
This hut is sole occupancy and locked – refer to your booking confirmation for how to obtain the access code.
Raukawa Hut is on a river terrace on the east side of the Orongorongo River - wet feet are part of the adventure. Check river levels before crossing.
Facilities provided:
- gas cooking, crockery, pots and cooking utensils
- wood heating with wet back for hot shower
- cold tap water
- flush toilet
You need to bring:
- candles or torches for lighting
- matches or lighter
- toilet paper
Getting there
Raukawa Hut is a 2 hour walk via the Orongorongo Track.
Turere Bridge (end of Orongorongo Track) to Raukawa Hut
Time: 10 min
From the picnic area and toilet near the bridge, cross to the true left of the Orongorongo River following the markers. Walk downstream for about 250 m, passing the Tararua Tramping Club hut on the way. Raukawa Hut is clearly marked with alarge orange triangle, sign and can be seen in the bush from the river.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ32
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1765276, N5421186
Fees
$130 sole occupancy
Bookings
Bookings are essential – the hut is locked and requires an access code to open.
Book Raukawa Hut online or contact Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre.
If this hut isn't available at the time of booking, consider Coast Road Cabin at the entrance to the Catchpool Valley.
Know before you go
Check the flow of the Orongorongo River before you go. Don't cross the river when it's in flood or there has been sustained rainfall in the area.
Contacts
| Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 4 384 7770 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
18 - 32 Manners Street Wellington 6011 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 10420 The Terrace Wellington 6143 |
| Full office details | |