Iron Whare
Basic/bivvies hutHawke's BayOpen
Current advisories
Treefall on the track to Iron Whare Hut
23 June 2026
Following a significant weather event, there are several treefalls across the track to Iron Whare Hut. Proceed with caution. First published on 6 March 2026. Last reviewed on 24 June 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sleeps
- 2 bunks
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Heating
- None
- Drinking water
- Not drinkable
- Toilet
- Non-flush
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzIron Whare is accessed from a track that turns off the main track through Kaweka Flats. It is around a 30-40 min walk to the hut from the main track.
The track to Iron Whare is not well marked, so it is best suited to experienced and confident trampers who have good navigational skills.
We recommend 4WD vehicles to reduce wear on the road and safe travel.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 39.25614° S, 176.43136° E
About this place
This bivvy is a historic building and is no longer recommended for overnight accommodation. The track to the bivvy is not well marked so this trip is best suited to experienced trampers.
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Walks nearby
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Dons Stream Walk
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Trials Spur Track
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).