Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Tutuwai Hut

This is a 20-bunk hut in the Tauwharenīkau Valley. The hut can be accessed from either Waiohine Gorge roadend in Wairarapa or Kaitoke/Marchant Roads north of Upper Hutt.

Wellington, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

300m

Approx. elevation

-41.01015, 175.32507

Coordinates

BP33
E1795505, N5457535

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About this hut

DOC has changed the service standard category for Tutuwai Hut from Serviced to Standard hut. This means firewood is no longer be provided.

Tutuwai Hut sits alongside the Tauwharenīkau River.

Facilities

Bunks – sleeps 20 on platform (shared) bunks with mattresses. Bunks are partially divided from the living/dining area by partition walls.
Water supply via inside taps that provide cold water from a rain collection tank.
Heating – wood burner.
Long drop toilet a short walk from the hut.

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.

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Tutuwai Hut can be accessed on the trails Holdsworth to Kaitoke, Valleys S-K, Tarn S-K, Kaitoke Omega Loop and Mt Reeves Loop from our trail directory.

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Tutuwai Hut

This is a 20-bunk hut in the Tauwharenīkau Valley. The hut can be accessed from either Waiohine Gorge roadend in Wairarapa or Kaitoke/Marchant Roads north of Upper Hutt.

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About this hut

Facilities

Facilities

Fees and bookings

Fees

Trails

Hut Notes

Trail Running Community

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