Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Rogers Hut (Te Wairoa)

Built for deer cullers in 1952, Rogers Hut is one of only three remaining slab-beech huts in the Urewera Range. This is a standard six-bunk hut, near the border of the Te Urewera.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

560m

Approx. elevation

-38.75278, 176.78937

Coordinates

BG39
E1929326, N5703836

Map reference

Image: David Finn | DOC

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About this hut

Rogers Hut is constructed of matai studs and plates with interior walls of slab beech. Located amidst outstanding scenery - close to the river and surrounded by native bush.

Rogers Hut was one of the first two constructed and was built in the winter of 1952 by a team of cullers led by Rex Forrester. Historic themes for this hut are recreation and animal pests.

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

Rogers Hut (Te Wairoa) can be accessed on the trails Whirinaki Long Loop and Moerangi Meander from our trail directory.

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