Puketī Forest Hut

About this hut

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Facilities

• 18 beds (two-tier platform bunks)
• Cold tap water
• The water is not treated – you may wish to boil it before drinking
• Electricity
• Gas hob with wok burner
• Underbench fridge (small)
• Indoor fireplace (wood is sometimes available – check the wood store)
• Outdoor fireplaces at the campsite (due to the increased fire risks, use of the outdoor fireplaces are not allowed during summer) 
• 1 cold shower
• 2 non-flush toilets
• Indoor tables
• Mattresses

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

Backcountry Hut Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.

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 in this hut. 

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Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the .

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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Bookings are limited to 7 consecutive nights.

The hut is ideal for large groups, however, it is available for anyone wishing to book it.

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

Trails

Puketī Forest Hut can be accessed on the trail Puketi Forest Loop from our trail directory.