Waingaro Forks Hut
Basic/bivvies hutKahurangi National Park, Nelson/TasmanDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
30 June 2026
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 1 July 2026. The Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park is open. See the pesticide summary map for the operation area. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 15 May 2026. Last reviewed on 1 July 2026.
Anatoki Track storm damage
29 June 2026
Anatoki Track, between Road end and Anatoki Forks Hut, has suffered from severe storm damage. There are hazardous slips, and increasingly difficult stream crossings. Take extra care and allow for additional time between sections. First published on 12 January 2026. Last reviewed on 30 June 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
This is a basic 4-bunk hut in the Golden Bay area.
Trip options
Walking times computed leg by leg from DOC track descriptions, from car-accessible trailheads.
1 option · 3 nights
Road end
Walking in
18 hr (via Anatoki Forks Hut)
Walking out
18 hr to Road end (via Anatoki Forks Hut)
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai track descriptions.
Fees and bookings
Free
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BP24
- Grid reference
- E1572725,N5456089
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
On these tracks
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
Anatoki Forks Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Nelson/Tasman • 13 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Riordans Hut
Basic/bivvies • 3 bunks • Nelson/Tasman • 5.7 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Cobb Hostel
Tasman • 7 km
Sylvester Hut
Serviced • 12 bunks • Nelson/Tasman • 7.2 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Soper Shelter
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Nelson/Tasman • 7.8 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
All details
- Facilities
- HeatingMattressesToilets - non-flushWater from streamWater supply
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic/bivvies
- Location
- Kahurangi National Park
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Mattress
- Yes
- Capacity
- 4
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Reservations
- No
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.41.04551° S, 172.67422° E
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- 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.