Pāhautea Hut Campsite

Located in Pirongia Forest Park in the Waikato region

There are camping pads next to Pāhautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table.

This campsite sits right next to Pāhautea Hut.

The tent sites are about 4X4 m squares to pitch your tent on.

Water is untreated here. Boil before use.

Fees

Camping

Sunday to Friday
  • Adult (18+ years): $5.00
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $2.50
  • Infant (0–4 years): free
Saturday
  • Adult (18+ years): $7.50
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $3.75
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

For both the campsite and the hut, you must book.

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking. You can book on the same day until 8 pm, if spaces are available.

Book Pāhautea Hut Campsite online.

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 campsite