Tutuwai Hut
About Tutuwai Hut
Tutuwai Hut is a DOC hut in Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, on the North Island. It has 20 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Cone Hut, 3 km away.
This is a 20-bunk hut in the Tauwharenīkau Valley. The hut can be accessed from either Waiohine Gorge roadend in Wairarapa or Kaitoke/Marchant Roads north of Upper Hutt.
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
- Camping in Wellington: Holiday Parks, Regional Park Campgrounds and the Ferry Nights
- 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
Questions about Tutuwai Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Tutuwai Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Tutuwai Hut have?
Tutuwai Hut has 20 bunks.
What facilities does Tutuwai 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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