Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Oamaru Hut

This standard 12-bunk hut in the Kaimanawa Forest Park is a good base for hunting sika deer and fishing.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

640m

Approx. elevation

-39.07543, 176.26481

Coordinates

BH37
E1882365, N5669691

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About this hut

Oamaru Hut sits on a small hill overlooking the confluence of the Kaipo, Mohaka and Oamaru rivers.

The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association has developed a working relationship with the DOC where the club is helping with regular service checks and maintenance of the hut in partnership with DOC rangers. The relationship is win-win, as the deerstalkers get transport and access into the park and can stay on to hunt, and rangers are freed up for other work, such as clearing windfall.

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.

Trails

Oamaru Hut can be accessed on the trails Running Late to Boyd International and Kaimanawa Killer v2 from our trail directory.

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