Iron Gate Hut
About Iron Gate Hut
Iron Gate Hut is a DOC hut in Ruahine Forest Park, Manawatū/Whanganui, on the North Island. It has 10 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Toka Bivvy, 6 km away.
This is a standard 10-bunk hut at the Oroua River in the Manawatū/Whanganui area. Enjoy a comfortable stay in this beautiful valley.
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
Ruahine Forest Park, Manawatū/Whanganui, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Manawatū/Whanganui
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- Forgotten World Highway Camping: Taranaki Loop Guide
- Auckland to Wellington Drive 2026: Route, Time, Stops and Camping
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
Questions about Iron Gate Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Iron Gate Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Iron Gate Hut have?
Iron Gate Hut has 10 bunks.
What facilities does Iron Gate 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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