Access is from Wairata Road, and crosses private farmland. Permission is required, and access may be closed during lambing.
The route to Kotepato Hut crosses the Wairata River, soon after leaving the open fire and a coverd deck. Water supply is a tank.
The Nga Tapuwae o Taneatua Tramping Club built the covered deck and carries out small maintenance, cleaning, track clearing and marking on the Kotepato Track and Hut.