Waiotauru Hut
Basic/bivvies hutTararua Forest Park, WellingtonOpen
Current advisories
Slips on Waiotauru Track
06 August 2026
There are several active slips on the Waiotauru Track between Ōtaki Forks and the Waiotauru Hut. Care should be taken when crossing these. This is a long-term alert. First published on 27 February 2026. Last reviewed on 7 August 2026.
Predator control for Southern Tararuas
20 May 2026
DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . View the distribution map (PDF, 2749K) . View the pesticide summary map First published on 3 March 2026. Last reviewed on 21 May 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sleeps
- 4 bunks
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Cost
- Free
- Heating
- None
- Water
- Yes
- 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.nz- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BP33
- Grid reference
- E1783882, N5465684
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 40.93906° S, 175.18525° E
About this place
This is a basic 4-bunk hut in the Wellington/Kapiti region.
Fees and bookings
Free
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Renata Hut
Basic/bivvies • 6 bunks • Wellington • 3.4 km
Renata Hut is a basic six-bunk hut located in the Kapiti region of Wellington.
Heating • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Kapakapanui Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Wellington • 3.5 km
Kapakapanui Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Kapiti region of Wellington.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Elder Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • Wellington • 5.4 km
Elder Hut is a standard four-bunk hut located in the Kapiti region of Wellington.
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Ngatiawa River Monastery
Wellington • 6.3 km
Ngatiawa River Monastery is a campsite located in the Wellington region. It is situated near the Ngatiawa River.
Field Hut
Standard • 20 bunks • Wellington • 6.9 km
Field Hut is a standard 20-bunk hut located in the Kapiti region. It was one of the first purpose built tramping huts in the country and is the oldest…
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Kapakapanui Track
Advanced • 7–9 hr loop from Ngatiawa Rd via summit • 4.61 km away
Pukeatua Track
Advanced • 6-7 hr • 14 km • 5 km away
Renata-Alpha Crossing
Advanced • 3–4 days • 5.12 km away
Field Hut and Table Top
Intermediate • 6–7 hr return • 6.93 km away
Fenceline Walk
Easy • 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr • 7.33 km away
Contact
Wellington/Kapiti information
Regional DOC service centre.
Notes from people who have been
No notes yet. If you have been, say what you found.
Something missing or out of date?
Closed, moved, wrong facts, or something we have missed? Travellers keep the Road Guide up to date. Tell us what you found at contribute@parkup.nz and we will check it and add it.
Ask us to take this down
A person reads every request. We do not remove a place until we have checked it.
Sources
- 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).
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.