Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Mangamate Hut

Originally by the Mangamate Stream, the new standard nine-bunk hut is now high on a saddle with great views overlooking the Whirinaki. It is surrounded by podocarp forest.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Hut DOC Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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710m

-38.75563, 176.68910

BG38
 E1920570, N5703851

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About this hut

Situated in the heart of the Whirinaki Forest Te Pua-a-Tāne, amongst magnificent podocarp forest, this hut makes for a stay pleasant. Enjoy a fantastic view over the valley and rising mist above the forest.

The hut contains nine bunks, a wood burning stove and a sink with running water outside at the end of the deck. 

Mangamate Hut is a great place to spend the night with plenty of birdlife on hand to keep you entertained. At night, glow worms can be spotted in the bank along the track leading to Mangamate Hut. A large grassy clearing at the forks marks the former location of the 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.

Trails

Mangamate Hut can be accessed on the trail Mangamate Loop from our trail directory.

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