Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Hut DOC Ōpōtiki area
Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026
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120m
-38.16978, 177.46710
E1991388, N5765907
The hut is midway down the Pakihi Track, part of the Motu Trails, but it dates to the late-1960s. The hut is used by hunters, hikers and cyclists, either as a handy lunch stop or as an overnight stay.
While the hut itself is compact, with only six bunks, it has a large covered veranda and space outside for tents. Surrounded by thick forest, the hut sits just above the pretty Pakihi Stream.
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply
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.
Pakihi Hut can be accessed on the trail Pakihi Track from our trail directory.
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