Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Poutaki Hut

This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

920m

Approx. elevation

-39.72832, 176.31466

Coordinates

BK37
E1884204, N5597140

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About this hut

Water source - rainwater tank
Heating source - woodburner

Poutaki Hut was reconstructed from parts of the old Makaroro Base Hut and built by NZFS Rangers Robin Oliver and Brian Maplesden in 1983 as a recreational hut. It replaced the Puketoi Musterers Hut situated 100 metres east of here, which has since burned down.

In 2021 Poutaki Hut was restored by volunteers funded by the Backcountry Trust.

Altitude: 960m.

Facilities

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

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Fees

Free

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