Mid Wairoa Hut | Mt Richmond Forest Park

Mid Wairoa Hut has been fully renovated, transforming a somewhat gloomy, overly ventilated choice of accommodation into something comfortable.

The river here is absolutely as attractive as they come, all that pure, clear water, with a little waterfall just by the hut.

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

elevation . . . 370 m

bunks . . . 8 mattresses on two sleeping platforms

built . . . 1960s, fully renovated 2023

heating . . . woodburner

water . . . 50m walk to the river

toilet . . . longdrop

other . . . a picnic table, yay!, woodshed