Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Maungahuka Hut

This is a standard 10-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.

Wellington, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Tararua Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

710m

Approx. elevation

-40.91227, 175.33397

Coordinates

BP33
E1796565, N5468366

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Image: Joe Hansen | DOC

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About this hut

This hut is managed by the Greater Wellington Backcountry Network.

Maungahuka Hut is located below Maungahuka peak (1330 m) and is part of the Main Range hut network. It is a popular overnight destination for the Tararua Peaks circuit.

The current 10-bunk hut was built in 2006 to replace the original hut which was built in 1962 by the Forest Service to a 6-bunk S70 design hut.

Facilities

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

Maungahuka Hut can be accessed on the trails Eastern Main Range, South Main Range Loop , Tararua Traverse and Holdsworth to Maungahuka Loop from our trail directory.

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