Boyd Hut

Located in Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Central North Island region

This is a serviced 16-bunk hut in the Kaimanawa Forest Park, nestled below the Boyd Rocks looking over the Ngaruroro Valley.

Boyd Hut sits above the Ngaruroro Valley and is popular with hunters and hikers. To access the hut, there is an airstrip in the valley for private use with DOC permit. Or make it part of a multi-day hike from either Taharua Road or Clements Road ends.

The hut itself has a central kitchen area with wood burner, table and a sink with internal water supply. There are separate bunk rooms to either side, each sleeps eight. A wide verandah runs along the front of the hut with great views out on to the valley and airstrip below.

For an even better view, head out behind the hut past the water tanks. There is a track (with a few markers) that heads up above the bush line to the Boyd Rocks. It is a steep climb, but worth it for the magnificient panorama over the whole Kaimanawa Forest Park.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

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.

Advance bookings are required throughout the 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.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BH36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1873864, N5661279