Built in 1960, the hut is situated in beech forest at an altitude of 600 m.
Awatere Hut is ideally located for a day or weekend trip. It's close to the road end so is a popular hut for novice trampers.
Note: Black Stag Biv is located 10 mins walk down stream from Awatere Hut, and not recommended as accommodation as it is in disrepair.
Awatere hut was renovated by Backcountry Trust volunteers in February 2024.