Last Updated: 30th Jul 2026

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Awatere Hut

This is a basic six-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Ruahine Forest Park

Last Updated: 30th Jul 2026

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Bookable

600m

Approx. elevation

-39.97087, 176.13896

Coordinates

BL36
E1868078, N5570756

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About this hut

Built in 1960, the hut is situated in beech forest at an altitude of 600 m.

Awatere Hut is ideally located for a day or weekend trip. It's close to the road end so is a popular hut for novice trampers.

Note: Black Stag Biv is located 10 mins walk down stream from Awatere Hut, and not recommended as accommodation as it is in disrepair.

Awatere hut was renovated by Backcountry Trust volunteers in February 2024.

Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from stream, Water supply

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Fees

Free

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Awatere Hut can be accessed on the trail Awatere Hut from our trail directory.

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