Te Whare Okioki was built in 2019 by the Kaimai Ridgeway Trust hunting and tramping volunteers who continue to maintain it for the benefit of all. Play your part and keep the hut and surounding area clean, tidy and free of rubbish.
Te Whare Okioki can be translated as “The Resting Place”. We appreciate the ongoing support of Ngāti Hinerangi throughout the establishment and future of the hut.
The hut is on the site of the previous Ngamuwahine clearing and shelter on the North South Track one hour south of the Te Tuhi / Ngamarama / North South track junction.
There is space to camp outside of the hut. If you do camp, Kaimai Ridgeway Trust would be grateful if you made a donation towards their continuous volunteer efforts:
- Email: kaimairidgeway@gmail.com
- Bank account: BNZ 02 0192 0212664 000
- GiveALittle: Kaimai Firewood
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
The hut can be accessed by multiple tracks and road ends. Refer to a map to identify the best route for your trip.
The following southern Kaimai road ends are suggested and require a moderate level of fitness and an overnight pack.
- Te Tuhi Road via Te Tuhi Track (west) to North South track – 3 hours.
- Whakamarama Road via Ngamarama track and North South track – 4 hours.
- Goodwin Road, past Wairere Falls to the North South track – 5 hours.
- Whakamarama Road via Leyland O’Brien and North South track – 5 hours.
- Ngamuwahine Road via Leyland O’Brien and North South track – 5 hours.
- Old Kaimai Road via North Henderson Tramline and North South Track – 5 hours.
- Old Kaimai Road via West Henderson Tramline and North South Track – 6 hours.
- SH29 Kaimai Summit via North South Track – 6 hours.
In wet weather tracks can become muddy. In heavy rain, some streams may become impassable and extreme caution is required.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3 hrs 30 min Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 2 hr one way Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 6 hr Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 1 hr 30 min one way Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 5 - 7 days Difficulty: Expert -
Duration: 3–4 hr return via same track Difficulty: Easy
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BD36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1856779 N5814906
You need to be self sufficient with food, cooking equipment, a warm sleeping bag, warm clothing and wet weather gear.
A good level of fitness is required.
To deter vermin, surplus food should not be left in the hut or the areas surrounding the hut.
More information
- Kaimai Ridgeway Trust website
- Givealittle page
- Facebook page - Kaimai Track and Hut Users
- by emailing kaimairidgeway@gmail.com.
| Booking office contact | |
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| Phone | +64 7 867 9080 |
| kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| rotorua@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |