Pāhautea Hut Campsite
Located in Pirongia Forest Park in the Waikato region
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Introduction
There are camping pads next to Pāhautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table.Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
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
Free
Even though this campsite is free, you still need to book a space at it.
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.
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.
For booking enquiries contact Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.
Tracks to this campsite
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Bell Track
Located in Pirongia Forest ParkCombine this track with Tahuanui Track for an overnight circuit to Pāhautea Hut and Mount Pirongia.Duration 6 - 10 hrDifficulty Advanced -
Hihikiwi Track
Located in Pirongia Forest ParkHihikiwi Track is the shortest track to Pāhautea Hut and Pirongia summit. Walk to the lookout point on Mount Pirongia for one of the best vantage points over the west coast harbours.Duration 3 - 4 hr one way to the lookout | 4 - 6 hr one way to the summitDifficulty Advanced -
![Pirongia summit via Mahaukura and Tirohanga Tracks]()
Pirongia summit via Mahaukura and Tirohanga Tracks
Located in Pirongia Forest ParkChoose a there-and-back track to the summit of Mount Pirongia, or combine the tracks for a circuit trip to Pāhautea Hut. There are climbing chains on difficult parts of the track.Duration 1 - 2 daysDifficulty Advanced
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| waikato@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |