Pakituhi Hut | Hawea Conservation Area
After the 1000 m or so climb to get here from Lake Hawea, the sight of Pakituhi Hut would be welcome for many. Built in 2011 to fill the gap for Te Araroa, the hut already seems too small, but if less than completely full, it’s cosy enough.
This hut, at 1380 m above sea level, is one of the highest on Te Araroa and being in Tussockland has no heating.
For some reason, there are few decent campsites in the vicinity due to the slope and tussock.
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 . . . 1380 m
bunks . . . 8 mattresses, on two platforms
built . . . 2011
heating . . . none
water . . . tap above sink on verandah, from rainwater tank
toilet . . . longdrop
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