Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Pahautea Hut Campsite

There are camping pads next to Pāhautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table.

Waikato, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Pirongia Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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740m

-37.99375, 175.09224

Pahautea Hut Campsite

Campsite Map

About this campsite

This campsite sits right next to .

The tent sites are about 4X4 m squares to pitch your tent on.

Water is untreated here. Boil before use.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

Camping

Sunday to Friday
  • Adult (18+ years): $5.00
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $2.50
  • Infant (0–4 years): free
Saturday
  • Adult (18+ years): $7.50
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $3.75
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

For both the campsite and , you must book.

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 campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers 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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More details

Access: Foot

Landscape: Forest

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 7 unpowered

Trails

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

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