Waipakihi Hut
About Waipakihi Hut
Waipakihi Hut is a DOC hut in Kaimanawa Forest Park, Central North Island, on the North Island. It has 12 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Waikoko Campsite, 11 km away.
This 12-bunk hut sits in the Waipakihi River Valley, part of the Kaimanawa Forest Park.
Facilities
- Heating
- 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
Kaimanawa Forest Park, Central North Island, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Waipakihi Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Waipakihi Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Waipakihi Hut have?
Waipakihi Hut has 12 bunks.
What facilities does Waipakihi Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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