Waipawa Forks Hut
Ruahine Forest Park • Manawatu/Whanganui
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Forecast point: Sunrise Hut (1280m) · 1.4km away
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- About
- This is a standard 12-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Waipawa Forks hut is a large hut that is a popular recreational destination for day trips or weekend visits. The original hut was constructed in 1970 by the New Zealand Forest Service. It is 790m above sea level.
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
Waipawa Forks Hut can be accessed from two tracks:
- North Block Road to Waipawa Forks Hut via Waipawa Forks Hut Track: 2 hr, 4.5 km one way
- North Block Road to Waipawa Forks Hut via Waipawa River.
Waipawa Forks Hut via Waipawa River
Time: 2 hr one way
Distance: 4.5 km one way
From the carpark follow an unmarked river route. This river route is not a DOC managed track or route. Do not expect DOC markers or track formation.
It’s dangerous to cross or follow the river when the water level is high which can occur during or after heavy rain. How to cross rivers safely.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1871898, N5589732
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Weather
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