Te Whare Okioki

About this hut

Te Whare Okioki was built in 2019 by the Kaimai Ridgeway Trust hunting and tramping volunteers who continue to maintain it for the benefit of all. Play your part - pay your hut fees and keep the hut and surrounding area clean, tidy and free of rubbish.

Te Whare Okioki can be translated as “The Resting Place”. We appreciate the ongoing support of Ngāti Hinerangi throughout the establishment and future of the hut.

The hut is on the site of the previous Ngamuwahine clearing and shelter on the North South Track one hour south of the Te Tuhi / Ngamarama / North South track junction.

Camping

There is space to camp outside of the hut. If you camp, Kaimai Ridgeway Trust would appreciate a donation towards their volunteer efforts:

• Email:
• Bank account: BNZ 02 0192 0212664 000

Firewood

Firewood is only provided during winter months, from April to October.

Hut and track information

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Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Lighting, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
• Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
• Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut. 

The hut fees received are used directly by the Kaimai Ridgeway Trust for maintenance of the hut and other Kaimai backcountry facilities.

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

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Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival. 

Trails

Te Whare Okioki can be accessed on the trails Kaimai Summit to Wairere Falls , Te Whare Okioki & Mangamuka Huts Loop, Whakamarama Loop and Kaimai Ranges North-South Track from our trail directory.