Piripiri Hut
Basic/bivvies hutRuahine Forest Park, Manawatu/WhanganuiDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
No access to Ruahine Forest Park via Piripiri Road
13 September 2026
Piripiri Road is closed due to a road bridge failing its inspection, and requiring replacement. Piripiri Hut can still be accessed via Mid Pohangina Hut . First published on 5 February 2026. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the Manawatu region.
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
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Free
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BL36
- Grid reference
- E1857397, N5563514
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
DOC Customer Service Centre
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
Mid Pohangina Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • Manawatu/Whanganui • 2.4 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Ngamoko Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Manawatu/Whanganui • 3.1 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Cattle Creek Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Manawatu/Whanganui • 5 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Pohangina Base
Manawatū-Whanganui • 5.2 km
Pohangina Base Campsite
Standard • Manawatu/Whanganui • 5.2 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Shower - hot • Toilets - flush
All details
- Facilities
- HeatingMattressesToilets - non-flushWater from streamWater supply
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic/bivvies
- Location
- Ruahine Forest Park
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Mattress
- Yes
- Capacity
- 2
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Reservations
- No
- Fee
- No
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.40.03914° S, 176.01701° E
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Sources
- 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).
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.