Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Waiaua Gorge Hut

This hut is a hidden gem in the wilderness of the western side of Taranaki Maunga. Bring your family for a day tramp or stay overnight to experience the park at night.

Taranaki, New Zealand

Hut DOC Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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600m

-39.32519, 174.00370

BJ29
 E1686336, N5646548

Waiaua Gorge Hut

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About this hut

Facilities

  • Bunks – mattresses provided
  • Containment tank toilet a short walk from the hut
  • Cold running water from a rainwater tank
  • Fireplace with wood supplied

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

Waiaua Gorge Hut can be accessed on the trail Taranaki RTM with a Twist from our trail directory.

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