Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Pararaki Hut

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

Wellington, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

200m

Approx. elevation

-41.50272, 175.30367

Coordinates

BR33
E1792271, N5403081

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About this hut

Pararaki Hut was built in 1964 by the New Zealand Forest Service for pest animal control work in the area and is a standard S70 / 6 bunk design. It was used extensively by Landcare Research every winter for about 25 years to carry out their long running possum research programme.

Facilities

Heating - open fire

Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from stream, 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.

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

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Pararaki Hut

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

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About this hut

Facilities

Facilities

Fees and bookings

Fees

Trails

Hut Notes

Trail Running Community

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