Waikanae Hut
A backcountry hut gets us through a night in the wilderness but what you see is not always what you get.
Start Location
Hemi Matenga reserve, entrance on Tui Cres (Between #13 & #15).
Distance to Hut
250m
Your Directions
Head up sealed driveway to start of bush walk and follow main track along stream. About 5 – 10 metres up from the gate there is a rough track up to your left. Scramble up there and you reach a ferny plateau. Head towards the big tree with the pink triangle marker on it. You can see the hut from there, take a selfie, then make your own way to the hut.
Nearest Train Station
1.2km from Waikanae Station
Safety Notes
Once off track the forest floor is uneven with many ferns and tree roots, watch your footing. This hut has one of the shortest walk through the bush and is great for littlies. It is also a great location to bike to either from Waikanae train station (5 min ride) or from further afield (25 mins to Kaitawa Hut, or an hour to Ōtaki Hut)
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Hut credits
Designed by
Kemi Niko & Co.
Commissioned by
New Zealand Festival of the Arts
Partnered by
Springload
Ngā mihi
- Kāpiti Coast District Council
- Creative New Zealand
- New Zealand Community Trust
Built by
- Kemi Niko & Co.
January 2020
With Support From
- Department of Conservation
- Danielle Jordan
- Wrigley family
- Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
- Helen Forrest
- Chris Maclean
Materials Donated by
- Dulux
- New Zealand Festival Workshop