Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Ruahine Hut

This is a standard eight-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Ruahine Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

860m

Approx. elevation

-39.55679, 176.32485

Coordinates

BK37
E1885598, N5616054

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Image: Kane Sayer | DOC

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About this hut

Ruahine Hut was built in 1960 by the New Zealand Forest Service. The hut is located in a sheltered clearing at 920 m altitude, and can experience high rainfall and snow during winter months.

Water source - rainwater tank
Heating source - woodburner

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

Ruahine Hut can be accessed on the trail Northern Ruahine Rumble from our trail directory.

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