Pāhautea Hut
About Pāhautea Hut
Pāhautea Hut is a DOC hut in Pirongia Forest Park, Waikato, on the North Island. It has 20 bunks. Its facilities include mattresses, non-flush toilets and tap water (untreated), 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Kaniwhaniwha Campsite, 6 km away.
This is a standard 20-bunk hut with a campers' shelter on Mt Pirongia in the Waikato area.
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
Pirongia Forest Park, Waikato, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Waikato
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- Coromandel to Rotorua: 5-Day Camping Loop From Auckland
- Forgotten World Highway Camping: Taranaki Loop Guide
Questions about Pāhautea Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Pāhautea Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Pāhautea Hut have?
Pāhautea Hut has 20 bunks.
What facilities does Pāhautea Hut have?
Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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