Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Kawakawa Hut

This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.

Wellington, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Aorangi Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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90m

-41.53079, 175.29349

BQ33
E1791270, N5399681

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About this hut

The hut was built by the New Zealand Forest Service in 1965 for pest animal control work in the area. It was designed to be flown around the backcountry by helicopter, but it was found to be too heavy for airlifting, it was transported to its present site by the army. The walls are lined with corrugated cardboard for insulation.

Facilities

  • Heating - wood burner

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Child/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

Kawakawa Hut can be accessed on the trails Aorangi Undulator and The Undulator from our trail directory.

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