Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Haurangi Hut

This is a serviced 10-bunk hut in the Wellington region. The hut is locked and must be booked in advance to gain access.

Wellington, New Zealand

Hut DOC Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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150m

-41.32840, 174.99727

BQ32
 E1767076, N5422786

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About this hut

This hut is sole occupancy and locked – refer to your booking confirmation for how to obtain the access code.

Facilities provided:

  • gas cooking hob, pots, pans, crockery and cooking utensils
  • cold tap water
  • wood heating
  • composting toilet

You need to bring:

  • candles or torches for lighting
  • matches or lighter
  • toilet paper

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

Fees

The fees are for up to 10 people. 

1 May - 30 September

  • $127 per night 

1 October - 30 April

  • Weekdays: $149 per night
  • Weekends: $171 per night

1 December - 29 February

    • Weekdays: $200 per night
    • Weekends: $229 per night

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the lodge 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.

The hut is locked and requires an access code to open. You get this access code after you book.

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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

Haurangi Hut can be accessed on the trails Mt Matthews, Where in the Whakanui?, Catchpool Dress Circle and Mukamuka Munter from our trail directory.

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