Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Dominie Hut

Dominie Hut is located in the eastern Kaweka Forest Park, 80 minutes walk from the Makahu Saddle Hut and roadend.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

1,350m

Approx. elevation

-39.28069, 176.39430

Coordinates

BJ37
E1892758, N5646601

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About this hut

Tank water supply
Long drop style toilet

Ensure all rubbish and foodstuffs are removed on departure.

The bivouac was built in 1968 by the NZ Forest Service. It is situated on the single-covered Makahu Spur heading up to the Kaweka J and at an altitude of 1480 metres is the highest bivouac in the park. The spur can experience strong to gale force northwest winds or very cold southerly changes that produce high levels of precipitation including snow over the winter months. The vegetation consists of hardy alpine plants – tussock, hebe and mountain daisy.

Facilities

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

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Fees

Free

Trails

Dominie Hut can be accessed on the trails Kaweka Klassik and Kaweka North Loop from our trail directory.

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