Pouākai Hut
Located in Egmont National Park in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
Pouākai Hut is Egmont National Park's most popular hut. Pouākai Hut and the nearby campsite will close from 30 September for redevelopment.Easy walk from road end
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Pouākai Hut closed from 30 September 2024 to mid-2025
Pouākai Hut and the nearby campsite will close for bookings from 30 September for redevelopment. We hope to open the new hut mid-2025.
Tramping the Pouākai Circuit will still be possible with an overnight stay at Holly Hut. Starting at North Egmont, this two-day tramp will consist of a shorter day of 3-4 hr (7.5 km) in to Holly Hut, followed by a longer day of 7-9 hr (17.5 km) back to North Egmont road end or vice versa.
Alternate overnight tramps include Maketawa Hut and Waingongoro Hut, Waiaua Gorge Hut or, in summer conditions, up to Syme Hut.
For more information contact Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre, phone +64 6 756 0990.
Sit on the deck and enjoy views out to the Taranaki coastline, or go for a short walk to photograph reflections of Mt Taranaki in the Pouākai tarns.
An hour's tramp will take you down into the mighty Ahukawakawa Swamp with its unique flora and fauna.
Facilities and services
- Bunks – mattresses supplied
- Cold running water from a rainwater tank
- Heating from a wood burner. Wood is supplied.
- Containment tank toilet a short walk from the hut
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 Pouaki Hut there is space for 2 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.
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Bookings
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.
Bookings are required all year.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Times from nearest road ends:
- Mangorei Road end via Mangorei Track – 2 hours, 5 km.
- Kaiauai carpark via Kaiauai Track – 5 to 6 hours, 10 km.
- North Egmont Visitor Centre via Holly Hut Track – 5 to 7 hours, 12 km.
Tracks to this hut
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Dover Route
Located in Egmont National ParkOn a clear day this challenging route offers spectacular views of Mt Taranaki and the coastline.1 alertDuration 3 hr 30 min one wayDifficulty Expert -
Mangorei Track to Pouakai Tarns
Located in Egmont National ParkOn a fine day enjoy spectacular views of Taranaki and the Pouakai Tarns on this day hike or overnight tramp.2 alertsDuration 2 hr 30 min one wayDifficulty Intermediate -
![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: E1689592, N5656608
Weather forecast
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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 |