11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine in the morning, but returning at night. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
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Mt Heale Hut
This is a serviced 20-bunk hut on Great Barrier Island. The hut must be booked in advance online.
Hut category
Serviced
Capacity
20 bunks
Booking
Required
From road end
1-3 hours
Alerts for Mt Heale 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, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, becoming widespread for a time in the afternoon. Northwesterlies.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with isolated showers in the afternoon and evening. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
A few showers, some possibly heavy. Northerlies, turning westerly.
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About Mt Heale Hut
This is a serviced 20-bunk hut on Great Barrier Island. The hut must be booked in advance online.
Essential preparation for Mt Heale Hut
This hut has 20 beds in two rooms. It also has two toilets, gas cooking facilities, a water supply (stored roof water - boil before use) and two deck areas, where you can enjoy excellent views of the Hauraki Gulf, Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) and the summit peaks on Great Barrier Island.
Facilities at Mt Heale Hut
- Cooking
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walking tracks near Mt Heale 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.