Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Kotepato Hut

This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Waioweka Conservation Area.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

180m

Approx. elevation

-38.33392, 177.32747

Coordinates

BF41
E1978191, N5748265

Map reference

Image: Neil Hutton | DOC

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About this hut

Access is from Wairata Road, and crosses private farmland. Permission is required, and access may be closed during lambing.

The route to Kotepato Hut crosses the Wairata River, soon after leaving the open fire and a coverd deck. Water supply is a tank.

The Nga Tapuwae o Taneatua Tramping Club built the covered deck and carries out small maintenance, cleaning, track clearing and marking on the Kotepato Track and Hut.

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.

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