Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Waitewaewae Hut

This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the Kapiti region.

Wellington, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Ōtaki Forks area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

300m

Approx. elevation

-40.83094, 175.30622

Coordinates

BP33
E1794459, N5477450

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About this hut

This hut is managed by the Greater Wellington Backcountry Network.

The current Waitewaewae Hut was built in 1991 on the banks of the Otaki River, It was built to replace the original hut, located 2 km upstream.

The original hut was built by the Hutt Valley Tramping Club in 1950. The new hut is located on the site of Whareiti bivvy - the first hut in the area, which was built in 1936.

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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Waitewaewae Hut can be accessed on the trail South Main Range Loop from our trail directory.

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