Mt Heale Hut

About Mt Heale Hut
Mt Heale Hut is a Serviced DOC hut in Great Barrier Island/Aotea, Auckland, on the North Island. It has 20 bunks. It is 1-3 hours on foot from the road end. Its facilities include cooking facilities, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Kaiaraara Hut, 3 km away.
This is a serviced 20-bunk hut on Great Barrier Island. The hut must be booked in advance online.
Facilities
- Cooking facilities
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some huts must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each hut offers.
Location
Great Barrier Island/Aotea, Auckland, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Auckland
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- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- Auckland to Bay of Islands Drive 2026: Route, Time, Ferry and Camping
- Freedom Camping in Auckland 2026: Rules, Limits and Where to Stay
Questions about Mt Heale Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Mt Heale Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Mt Heale Hut have?
Mt Heale Hut has 20 bunks.
What facilities does Mt Heale Hut have?
Cooking facilities, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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