Waiopehu Hut sits on the bushline at 900 m. On clear days, there are good views across the plains and east to the Tararua high peaks.
The hut is managed by the Levin Waiopehu Tramping Club. Email contact is Tramping@LWTC.org.nz
Hut history
The first Waiopehu Hut was built by the Levin Waiopehu Tramping Club in 1928. In 1936, a severe storm destroyed the hut so a second hut was built and officially opened on 17 May 1947. In March 2002, DOC acquired 100 ha of private land along Waiopehu Ridge, including much of the track and hut site. On 11 May 2002, a third hut was opened at a new site a little further up the ridge.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy a hut ticket online for each night's stay. You can print or display the digital ticket on your device, or write down the ticket and confirmation numbers to take with you. You can also buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that allows you to stay at non-bookable DOC huts for a 12 month period.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
The hut is best accessed from Levin on the western side of the Tararua Forest Park.
Poads Road road end to Waiopehu Hut:
- The first kilometre of the track is across private farmland before the park boundary is reached.
- At the park boundary, turn right on to the Waiopehu Hut to Ōhau track.
- Follow this track for around 8 km to reach Waiopehu Hut.
Times from nearest road and hut
- Gladstone Road: 4–5 hr
- Te Matawai Hut: 4 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4-5 days Difficulty: Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BN33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1799060, N5488950
Wellington/Kapiti information
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| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
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