Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Mackintosh Hut

Mackintosh Hut is located in the mid-southern area of the Kaweka Forest Park.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

850m

Approx. elevation

-39.32895, 176.39944

Coordinates

BJ37
E1893021, N5641184

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About this hut

Facilities:

Wood burning stove – replace firewood for the next occupants.
Long drop style toilet.
Water from a tank and from a stream close to the hut.

The hut is located on a wide plateau area at the edge of a small pocket of beech forest. The surrounding plateau area is still regenerating after being heavily modified by fire, sheep grazing and introduced plants and animals.

Mackintosh Hut is one of the Kaweka Forest Park’s earlier huts, built in 1959 to assist with deer culling operations. It was upgraded in 2003 and 2009.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/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.

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