Holly Hut
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont area in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
This 32-bunk serviced hut is a gateway to some of Egmont National Park's most spectacular features.Facilities
- Heating
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
The hut can be busy between Christmas and New Year, public holidays and weekends over summer.
In winter, the tracks into the hut can be muddy or covered in snow – check with the Egmont National Park Visitor Centre for the latest track conditions.
Holly Hut is a great place to base yourself for a couple of days to explore the surrounding area. The Ahukawakawa Swamp lies at the hut's doorstep, and nearby the mighty Bells Falls roar over an ancient lava flow. If you're lucky you may hear the call of kiwi in the bush around the hut at night.
Facilities and services
- Containment tank toilet a short walk from the hut
- Solar lighting
- Cold running water from a rainwater tank
- Fireplace with wood supplied
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
Camping
Outside Holly Hut there is space for approximately 10 small tents. Camping is first-come-first-served.
Camping elsewhere is discouraged.
Fees to camp at the hut
Fees to camp at this hut are paid using hut tickets.
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
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.
Bookings are required all 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.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Holly Hut is around 3 - 4 hours tramp from North Egmont Visitor Centre.
Tracks to this hut
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Around the Mountain Circuit
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont areaThe challenging Around the Mountain Circuit offers you spectacular bush and alpine scenery. It is best tramped from October to April.2 alertsDuration 4–5 days loopDifficulty Advanced, Expert -
Holly Hut Track
Located in Egmont National ParkWalk to Holly Hut for a day or overnight tramp.1 alertDuration 3-4 hr one wayDifficulty Advanced -
![Pouākai Circuit]()
Pouākai Circuit
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont areaEgmont National Park’s premier 2–3 day tramp offers spectacular views of Mt Taranaki and the surrounding countryside. The 25 km track passes through forest, alpine tussock fields and the unique Ahukawakawa Swamp.2 alertsDuration 2 - 3 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ29
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1690231, N5653249
Contacts
| Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 6 756 0990 |
| egmontvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 2879 Egmont Road Egmont National Park 4386 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |