Tarn Ridge Hut
About Tarn Ridge Hut
Tarn Ridge Hut is a DOC hut in Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, on the North Island. It has 16 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Arete Forks Hut, 3 km away.
This hut only provides protection from the elements. It is water-damaged from a storm in 2020. It's open but we recommend alternative accommodation if possible.
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
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 Tarn Ridge Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Tarn Ridge Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Tarn Ridge Hut have?
Tarn Ridge Hut has 16 bunks.
What facilities does Tarn Ridge 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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