Field Hut
About Field Hut
Field Hut is a DOC hut in Ōtaki Forks area, Wellington/Kāpiti, 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, 12 km away.
This is a standard 20-bunk hut in the Kapiti region. Field hut was one of the first purpose built tramping huts in the country, and is the oldest surviving recreational hut in the Tararua Ranges.
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
Ōtaki Forks area, Wellington/Kāpiti, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Wellington/Kāpiti
- 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
- Freedom Camping in Wellington 2026: Where You Can Stay
Questions about Field Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Field Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Field Hut have?
Field Hut has 20 bunks.
What facilities does Field Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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