Kiwi Saddle Hut, Hawkes Bay - DOC Hut

Kiwi Saddle Hut is located in the southern Kaweka Forest Park. This hut is owned and maintained by the Heretaunga Tramping Club.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

1,160m

Approx. elevation

-39.33299, 176.32107

Coordinates

BJ37
E1886256, N5641008

Map reference

Hut Map

About this hut

Enclosed wood burning stove
Tank water supply
Long drop style toilet

Kiwi Saddle Hut was built in 1987 by the Heretaunga Tramping Club after the original 1947 beech pole and malthoid hut had rotted away. This hut is a welcome shelter from the strong winds and southerly storms that sweep across this exposed area of the southern Kaweka Park. At 1170 metres, the hut is positioned on a saddle site tucked into the protecting beech forest.

The hut can experience a wide range of climatic conditions which can include brief snowfalls during cold southerly weather and heavy winter frosts.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

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

This hut is owned and maintained by the Heretaunga Tramping Club.

For overnight stays donations should be sent to:

Heretaunga Tramping Club
316 Te Aute Rd, RD2
Hastings 4172
Email:

Online banking details:

Name: Heretaunga Tramping Club
Account number: 03-0642-0802494-00

A suggested donation amount is $5.

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Kiwi Saddle Hut can be accessed on the trail Kaweka Klassik from our trail directory.

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Kiwi Saddle Hut