Te Puia Hut (Lodge)

About this hut

Te Puia Hut lies on the banks of the scenic Mohaka River – swim, fish for trout, or keep a look out for the rare blue duck/whio. From the hut, walk to Mangatainoka Hot Springs for a soak.

The hut is a popular destination for day trips, overnight and longer tramps, as well as for hunters.

Facilities

• Bunks – platform (shared) bunks with mattresses
• Water supply: cold water from a rain collection tank – boil water before consumption
• Heating: woodburner – as wood is flown in via helicopter it is not always available, resupply typically occurs during winter months.
• Solar lighting in the communal kitchen area – power is unreliable, we're looking into it
• Long drop toilet a short walk from the hut
• Space for camping outside the hut
• Two gas cookers are supplied, each has two hobs

• Sleeping bag
• Cooking stove, pots/pans and utensils
• Toilet paper
• Rubbish bag
• Newspaper/firelighters and matches/lighter for the wood burner/fire
• Torch

Heritage

The original lodge was constructed in 1973 but was destroyed by fire within a short time of completion. It was replaced by a similar lodge in 1975 and upgraded in 1994.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

1 May - 30 September

• Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

1 October - 30 April

Weekdays:

• Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

• Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

1 December - 29 February

Weekdays:

• Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $17.50 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

• Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
• Youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
• 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

Te Puia Hut (Lodge) can be accessed on the trail Kaweka Run and Soak from our trail directory.