Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Te Pukeohikarua (Te Puke) Hut

Te Puke Hut is popular for fly-in hunters and trampers completing the east to west or west to east Kaweka crossings.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Kaweka Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

1,340m

Approx. elevation

-39.19308, 176.27647

Coordinates

BJ37
E1882982, N5656629

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About this hut

Heating - wood burning stove
Water - from a stream, 25 m north of the hut
Toilet - long drop, 20 m south of the hut
Meat safe

Te Puke hut is located in the upper central region of the Kaweka Forest Park, at the southern end of the Te Pukeohikarua Tops.

Originally a typical New Zealand Forest Service six bunk hut (mid 1960s), the hut was fully modified during the 2002 summer.

It's popular for fly-in hunters and trampers completing the east to west or west to east Kaweka crossings. The hut also provides access to the northern areas of the park.

Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from stream, 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.

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