• The early morning view from Lake Matiri Hut. | Matiri Ridge and Valley, Kahurangi National Park
  • That is pretty close to the road end and overlooks the lake. | Lake Matiri Hut, Kahurangi National Park
  • There's the old style pot belly stove. | Lake Matiri Hut, Kahurangi National Park
  • That's enough bench space. | Lake Matiri Hut, Kahurangi National Park

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Lake Matiri Hut | Kahurangi National Park

Just three hours mostly level stroll from the two-wheel drive car park, huts like Lake Matiri Hut sometimes suffer from misuse. This one seems far enough removed to be not too much of an issue other than rubbish accumulation.

Situated overlooking Lake Matiri with a fine view north up the valley. The noise from the paradise ducks early in the morning should avoid the necessity for an alarm clock should you choose to stay.

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category . . . standard hut

hut fee . . . from 1 July 2026

Adult (18+ years): $15.00 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night of your stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. A Backcountry Hut Pass is also valid year-round.

booking . . . not required all year for either hut or camping

campsite fee . . . free to camp

booking . . . not required

elevation . . . 410 m

bunks . . . 8 mattresses

built . . . 1963

heating . . . woodburner

water . . . outside tap at 1100 litre rainwater tank

toilet . . . 1 x longdrop