Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Skips Hut (Whangatawhia)

The first ever hut built in the Whirinaki has beautiful views of podocarp and beech forests.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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560m

Approx. elevation

-38.72058, 176.80021

Coordinates

BG39
E1930337, N5707063

Map reference

Image: David Finn | DOC

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The first hut built in the Whirinaki has beautiful views of the podocarp and beech forests. Skips Hut (Whangatawhia) is an easy destination to reach on Friday nights to ensure campers are well rested for the next day.

Facilities

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

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Fees

Skips Hut (Whangatawhia)

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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Skips Hut (Whangatawhia) can be accessed on the trail Moerangi Meander from our trail directory.

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Skips Hut (Whangatawhia)

The first ever hut built in the Whirinaki has beautiful views of podocarp and beech forests.

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About this hut

Facilities

Fees and bookings

Fees

Trails

Hut Notes

Trail Running Community

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