Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Upper Makaroro Hut

This is a standard four-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

750m

Approx. elevation

-39.68033, 176.22739

Coordinates

BK37
E1876797, N5602741

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About this hut

Built in 1956, Upper Makaroro was one of the first huts built in the park by the New Zealand Forest Service specifically for deer control purposes. Between 1956 and the early 1970’s, at least six full time government deer cullers were employed to reduce deer numbers in the park.

It has river water supply and a woodburner for heating.

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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