Sandy Bay Hut

About Sandy Bay Hut
Sandy Bay Hut is a Serviced DOC hut in Te Urewera, East Coast, on the North Island. It has 18 bunks. It is 1-3 hours on foot from the road end. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Waikaremoana Holiday Park, 7 km away.
This is a serviced 18-bunk hut located on the Lake Waikareiti Walk in the Te Urewera area.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Water supply
Fees
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
Te Urewera, East Coast, North Island
Nearby
Guides for East Coast
- Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking and Fees
- East Cape Road Trip: Gisborne to Ōpōtiki Camping Route
- Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip: Auckland to Napier by the East Coast
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
Questions about Sandy Bay Hut
How many bunks does Sandy Bay Hut have?
Sandy Bay Hut has 18 bunks.
What facilities does Sandy Bay Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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