Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Longview Hut

This is a serviced 12-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Hut DOC Ruahine Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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1,040m

-39.95133, 176.12236

BL36
E1866700, N5572921

Longview Hut

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About this hut

Longview Hut is above the bush edge, but below the ridge, at 1200 m altitude.

Facilities

  • Bunks - platform (shared) with mattresses
  • Heating - wood burner with firewood provided
  • Water supply - cold water from a rain collection tank

Heritage

Members of the Napier branch of the NZ Deerstalkers Association built this hut in 1979. Longview Hut was renovated in March 2025.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

1 May - 30 September

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

1 October - 30 April

Weekdays:

  • Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

  • Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

1 December - 29 February

Weekdays:

  • Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $17.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

  • Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

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.

Trails

Longview Hut can be accessed on the trails Longview Hut, Tunupo, Longview and Toka Loop from our trail directory.

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