Holly Hut
North Egmont area • Taranaki
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Forecast point: Pouakai Hut (1188m) · 3.4km away
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- About
- This 32-bunk serviced hut is a gateway to some of the most spectacular features of Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Lighting
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Holly Hut is a great place to base yourself for a couple of days to explore the surrounding area. Ahukawakawa (an extensive alpine swamp) lies at the hut's doorstep, and nearby the mighty Te Rere-o-Tahurangi Falls roar over an ancient lava flow. If you're lucky you may hear the call of kiwi in the bush around the hut at night.
Facilities and services
- Containment tank toilet a short walk from the hut
- Solar lighting
- Cold running water from a rainwater tank
- Fireplace with wood supplied
Fees and bookings
Fees
1 May - 30 September
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 October - 30 April
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 December - 29 February
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
How to pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass.
Camping
Outside Holly Hut there is space for approximately 3 tents. Camping is first-come-first-served. For stays from 1 October 2026 you will need to book online to camp outside Holly Hut.
Camping elsewhere is discouraged.
Fees to camp at the hut
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass or Campsite Pass.
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- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Getting there
Holly Hut is around 3 - 4 hours tramp from North Taranaki Visitor Centre.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ29
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1690231, N5653249
Nearby
- Pouākai Crossing · 18.7km · 7 hr 30 min - 9 hr 30 min
- Holly Hut Track · 6.6km · 3-4 hr one way
- Pouākai Circuit · 20.8km · 2 - 3 days
- Around the Mountain Circuit · 88.6km · 4–5 days loop
- Kahui Hut · Hut · 4.2km away
- Maketawa Hut · Hut · 4.9km away
- Syme Hut · Hut · 5.1km away
- Waiaua Gorge Hut · Hut · 7.6km away
Weather
Forecast at the hut