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Central Whirinaki Hut
East CoastSleeps 25
ServicedBooking required
Central Whirinaki is the gateway to Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne. It is the most popular hut in the Whirinaki and has been extended to accommodate more people.
Heating availableMattresses availableToilet availableWater available
View and book on DOC websiteTrip Options
Real walking times from car-accessible trailheads, computed leg-by-leg from DOC's own track descriptions.
River Road car parkOption 1
Intermediate
1 night
Walking in
5 hr to Central Whirinaki Hut
Walking out
5 hr to River Road car park
Tracks used
River Road car parkOption 2
Advanced
Includes a day over 8 hr walking
Walking in
8 hr 30 min to Central Whirinaki Hut (via Mangamate Hut)
Walking out
8 hr 30 min to River Road car park (via Mangamate Hut)
Tracks used
