Lower Matakuhia Hut

CLSD

Lower Matakuhia Hut is a DOC buildings, located in Waikato / Bay of Plenty, North Island. Part of New Zealand's Department of Conservation backcountry hut network. Always check current conditions and book through DOC before travelling.

🏔️ Buildings📍 Waikato / Bay of Plenty🗺️ North Island

Location

⛺ Campsite🏔️ Hut

Coordinates: -38.93404, 176.59886

Hut details

Status: CLSD
Category: Buildings
Type: Basic Hut/bivvy
Region: Waikato / Bay of Plenty
Island: North Island
Coordinates: -38.9340, 176.5989

Check booking & current status

Always verify conditions, bookings and permits directly with DOC before travelling.

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Nearby walking tracks

MATAKUHIA TK

Tracks6.2 km

View on DOC →

PLATEAU - UPPER WHIRINAKI TK

Tracks3.9 km

View on DOC →

PLATEAU RD TO MID-WHIRINAKI TK

Tracks6.7 km

View on DOC →

TAUMUTU STM TK

Tracks4.2 km

View on DOC →

CENTRAL TE HOE HUT TK

Tracks0.5 km

View on DOC →

COPPERMINE TK

Tracks0.7 km

View on DOC →

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Vern's Camp

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Nearby huts

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Upper Matakuhia Hut

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Upper Te Hoe Hut

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Upper Whirinaki Hut

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Central Te Hoe Hut

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OPEN

Waikato / Bay of Plenty

DOC data as of: May 2026

Safety notice: This page is for planning and discovery only. Always check official DOC information, weather, track conditions, bookings, permits and local safety guidance before travelling. Do not rely solely on this website or GPS for navigation.

Data source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC). Not an official DOC website. Always verify information at doc.govt.nz.