10 October 2026
Cloud increasing, and showers developing this evening. Northeasterlies.
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Kaiaraara Hut
This is a 28-bunk serviced hut on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf islands area. The hut must be booked online in advance.
Category
Serviced
Booking
Required
Alerts for Kaiaraara Hut
Kaiaraara Track closure
Kaiaraara Track is closed from the Kaiaraara Hut bridge to Coopers Castle Junction. The Kauri Dams are accessible via the upper section of the Kaiaraara track. When hiking between Mt Heale Hut and Kaiaraara Hut use the South Fork Track. This is a long term alert. First published on 20 March 2023. Last reviewed on 28 March 2026.
Kaiaraara Track closure
Kaiaraara Track is closed from the Kaiaraara Hut bridge to Coopers Castle Junction. The Kauri Dams are accessible via the upper section of the Kaiaraara track. When hiking between Mt Heale Hut and Kaiaraara Hut use the South Fork Track. This is a long term alert. First published on 20 March 2023. Last reviewed on 28 March 2026.
Auckland forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, easing to the odd light shower by midday. Scattered rain developing late evening. Northwesterlies.
12 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated in the morning but remaining cloudy. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Northwesterlies.
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About Kaiaraara Hut
This is a 28-bunk serviced hut on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf islands area. The hut must be booked online in advance.
Essential preparation for Kaiaraara Hut
This back country hut has 28 beds in two rooms. It also has a wood stove, gas cooking facilities, 1 toilet and cold running water. We recommend boiling the water.
Facilities at Kaiaraara Hut
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walking tracks near Kaiaraara Hut
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.