Kahui Hut
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki • Taranaki
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Forecast point: Summit Taranaki Maunga (2518m) · 4.2km away
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- About
- Located on the western slopes of Taranaki Maunga, Kahui Hut sits in a small clearing surrounded by native bush.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Facilities and services
- Containment tank toilet a short walk from the hut
- Cold running water from a rainwater tank
There is no heating.
Fees and bookings
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
Getting there
Kahui Hut is a 6 hour return walk from Kahui Road on the Kahui Track and from Puniho Road on the Puniho Track. It can also be reached from the Around the Mountain Circuit.
Tracks to this hut
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Weather
Forecast at the hut