Kahunui Hut
Waioweka Conservation Area • East Coast
Alerts
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- About
- This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Waioeka Conservation Area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
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
The track to the hut is a side track off the main Koranga Tawa loop.
A directional sign marks the side track up to the Kahunui hut. From the Tawa hut to the Kahunui hut takes around 3.5 hours. The track has some benched and marked sections, but mostly is walking alongside the river.
You'll need to cross the river several times. A large orange marker indicates the side stream where the Kahunui hut is sited. The hut is 5 mins from the Kahunui stream.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BF40
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1973103, N5732237
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.
NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the hut