North Ohau Hut
Basic/bivvies hutTararua Forest Park, Wellington/KapitiDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Kapiti area.
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Pack the right gear
The Tararua Forest Park is well known for wild, fast-changing and unpredictable weather. Always check the weather forecast . Pack warm and waterproof clothing, even if the forecast is good. Carry navigation aids and emergency equipment including a torch, spare food, a distress beacon and an emergency shelter. Overnight and multi-day tramp gear list
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Free
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BN33
- Grid reference
- E1802994 N5492098
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Wellington/Kapiti information
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
South Ohau Hut
Standard • 10 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 2.6 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Mangahao Flats Hut
Standard • 16 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 2.9 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Te Matawai Hut
Standard • 18 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 4.5 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Waiopehu Hut
Standard • 18 bunks • Wellington/Kapiti • 5 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Dundas Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Wairarapa • 5.8 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
All details
- Facilities
- HeatingMattressesToilets - non-flushWater from tap - not treatedboil before useWater supply
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic/bivvies
- Location
- Tararua Forest Park
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Mattress
- Yes
- Capacity
- 4
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- No
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.40.69703° S, 175.40260° E
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Sources
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.