10 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with the chance of a light shower, mainly at night. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.
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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.
Hut category
Serviced
Capacity
28 bunks
Booking
Required
From road end
Under 1 hour
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, 5:00 am
11 October 2026
Occasional rain, clearing for a time in the morning and afternoon. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Rain clearing in the afternoon, but remaining cloudy. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with a few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
A few 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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Availability, fees, facilities, water and access can change. Confirm the latest hut information and alerts, carry suitable equipment, and be prepared for the hut to be full.