DOC hut
Waiotauru Hut
Tararua Forest Park • Wellington/Kapiti
Basic/bivvies Hut4 bunksNon-bookable
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Forecast point: Kime Hut (1400m) · 7.3km away
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- About
- This is a basic 4-bunk hut in the Wellington/Kapiti region.
- Facilities
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
Fees and bookings
Fees
Free
Getting there
Approximate times from nearest roads and hut
- Akatawara Road end: 5 hr
- Otaki Forks: 3 hr 30 min
- Renata Hut: 2 hr 30 min
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1783882, N5465684
Know before you go
There is an active slip 10 minutes along the Waiotauru Track, between Fenceline Track and Snowy River Bridge. Take care when crossing the slip.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the hut