Waipakihi Hut

Central North IslandSleeps 12

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This 12-bunk hut sits in the Waipakihi River Valley, part of the Kaimanawa Forest Park.

Trip Options

Real walking times from car-accessible trailheads, computed leg-by-leg from DOC's own track descriptions.

Umukarikari Road

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1 night

Walking in

8 hr to Waipakihi Hut

Walking out

8 hr to Umukarikari Road

Tracks used

Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut)

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1 night min · 10hr/day

This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the Kaimanawa Forest Park, nestled below the Boyd Rocks looking over the Ngaruroro Valley.

1 night min · 5hr/day

This standard six-bunk hut in the Kaimanawa Forest Park is an ideal base for hunters, or for hikers looking to enjoy the scenic Hinemaiaia track.

1 night min · 4hr/day

This standard 12-bunk hut in the Kaimanawa Forest Park is a good base for hunting sika deer and fishing.