Powell Hut
Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa and Wellington/Kapiti regions
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Introduction
This is a serviced 32-bunk hut in the Wairarapa area.Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Image gallery
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View from the deck of Powell Hut Image: Julian Baker | Creative Commons
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Kitchen area of Powell Hut Image: Julian Baker | Creative Commons
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Powell Hut dining area Image: Julian Baker | Creative Commons
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View of Powell Hut and surrounding area Image: Julian Baker | Creative Commons
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Fees
Sunday to Friday
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5-17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0-4 years): free
Saturday
- Adult (18+ years): $30 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $15 per night
- Infant: (0-4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
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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. Book Powell Hut 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.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Powell Hut can be accessed via Holdsworth Road end and is on the popular Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit.
2 km south of Masterton, turn off SH2 into Norfolk Road, which turns into Mt Holdsworth Road. Follow signs to Tararua Forest Park, about 15 km from SH2.
Approximate times from nearest road and huts
- Holdsworth Road end: 4 hr
- Jumbo Hut: 3 hr
- Mid Waiohine Hut: 3 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Holdsworth road end to Powell Hut/Mount Holdsworth
Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest ParkThis tramp follows the Mount Holdsworth Track to Powell Hut. From the rocky outcrop below the hut you get a view of High Ridge and Totara Flats far below.Duration powell hut: 5 – 6 hr return, mount holdsworth: 7 – 8 hr returnDifficulty Intermediate -
Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest ParkThe classic Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit is a two to three day tramp involving a climb through beech-podocarp forest to some of the best alpine tops travel in the Tararua Forest Park.Duration 12 hrDifficulty Intermediate -
Tararua Middle Crossing
Located in Tararua Forest ParkA challenging crossing of the Tararua Forest Park from Ōtaki Forks to Holdsworth, best suited to experienced trampers.Duration 4 daysDifficulty Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1804184, N5471183
- Dogs are not allowed in backcountry huts.
- Hunters must comply with the Arms Code.
- Any disorderly conduct will not be tolerated and will be handled in conjunction with the local police.
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Contacts
| Wellington/Kapiti information | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |
