Pāhautea Hut

About this hut

This hut sits right next to .

Facilities and services

The hut sleeps 20 people on platform bunks in two bunkrooms. It has mattresses and a water supply, but no heating or cooking facilities – take a portable cooker.

Nearby, there are campsites and a camping shelter.

Name of the hut

The hut takes its name from nearby pāhautea trees (mountain cedar – Libocedrus bidwilli) growing at the northern edge of their natural range. These trees are aged between 600 and 700 years old.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

Hut

• Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
• Child/youth (5-17 years): $7.50 per night
• Infant (0-4 years): free

Camping

Fees to camp at the hut are 50% of the hut fees. 

You must book for both the hut and campsite.

Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. 

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

Trails

Pāhautea Hut can be accessed on the trails Pirongia Loop of Insanity., Pirongia Trail Run - Munter and Pirongia Summit via Hihikiwi from our trail directory.