Arete Forks Hut
About Arete Forks Hut
Arete Forks Hut is a DOC hut in Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, on the North Island. It has 6 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Tarn Ridge Hut, 3 km away.
Arete Forks Hut is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- 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
Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Wairarapa
- Wellington Hikes With a Camping Base: Hills, Remutaka, Kāpiti and the Tararua Foothills
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- Wellington and Wairarapa: a 4-day camping loop
- Wellington to Napier Drive 2026: Route, Time, Remutaka Hill and Camping
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
Questions about Arete Forks Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Arete Forks Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Arete Forks Hut have?
Arete Forks Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Arete Forks Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
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