Te Matawai Hut
Te Matawai Hut
Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region
|
Introduction
This is a standard 18-bunk hut in the Kapiti region.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
18 bunk beds
This hut is managed by the Greater Wellington Backcountry Network.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Te Matawai hut is on the Nothern Crossing. It's best accessed from the western side of the Tararua Forest Park via Gladstone Road and Poads Road.
Approximate times from nearest road and huts
- Poads Road: 6 hr
- Arete Hut: 2 hr
- Waiopehu Hut: 4 hr 30 min – 5 hr
- Mangahao Flats Hut: 4–5 hr
Tracks to this hut
-
Poads Road to Ōtaki Forks Track
Located in Tararua Forest ParkA challenging multi-day tramp from Poads Road to Ōtaki Forks, via the Tararua Main Range. It is part of Te Araroa Trail.Duration 4-5 daysDifficulty Advanced, Expert -
![Tararua Northern Crossing]()
Tararua Northern Crossing
Located in Tararua Forest ParkThe Northern Crossing is an unmarked track that links the Ōhau and Waingawa catchments in Tararua Forest Park and is one of four classic tramps in the park.2 alertsDuration 3 – 5 daysDifficulty Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BN33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1802549, N5487608
Contacts
| Wellington/Kapiti information | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |