Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Motukawanui Hut

Accessed by boat, Motukawanui Hut is a good base to experience Northland's Cavalli Islands. Stay overnight at this serviced platform-style bunk hut (sleeps 12).

Northland, New Zealand

Hut DOC Motukawanui Island Scenic Reserve

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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10m

-35.00701, 173.93725

AV29
E1685593, N6125770

Motukawanui Hut

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About this hut

Facilities

  • Lighting by candle
  • Cold tap water
  • Composting toilet
  • Platform bunks

Facilities

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): $14.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

  • Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Hut tickets cannot be used at this hut.

Backcountry Hut Passes can be used in this hut. Passes can be used unlimited for a 6 or 12 month period for most Serviced and Standard huts.

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Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

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Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival. 

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