Pouakai Hut - Pouakai Hut

Name: Pouakai Hut - Pouakai Hut
Address: Taranaki 4391, New Zealand, 4391, Zealand

4.6/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

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Address :	Taranaki 4391, New Zealand
Postal code :	4391
Website :	http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/taranaki/taranaki/pouakai-hut/
Categories :	Mountain cabin ,

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B	Bryan Tay on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another well equipped hut on the Pouakai circuit. Once again, plenty of bench space, large tables and a great fireplace. No solar lights however. There are two bunk rooms which sleep about 8 each. One is out the front and would give great views to the coast on a clear day, whilst the other is next to the main room and fireplace and so is a bit warmer. We had a rather wet and cloudy time here but did get to see a few peeks of the coast from time to time.
N	Naki Triker on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pleasant hike, although all up hill.... till u come down ? Definitely better for young legs rather than old, but easily doable in the 2.5hrs predicted. Track is well maintained. Views on a fine day are magnificent. Bring a camera.?
R	Ronen K on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Really cozy and very well maintained, and the view is amazing! It's only about 15 minutes away from the Pouakai tarns. Had a nice sleep in September. The fireplace works well and there was more than enough firewood for us to use in the shed next to the hut. There were also candles but they ran out. The toilets are very good as well.
S	SJH SJH on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great little hut which is very popular for both day hikers and people doing multi day hikes. Great view of Mt Egmont 5 mins further up from the hut. Gentle reminder for people visiting this hut -those 2 x 200L drums outside the hut are for ash only, please DO NOT put rubbish in them (same rule applies really, take your own rubbish out!)
E	EC Chen on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ There are 2 separate bedrooms in the hut with each 8 bunks. The one pass through kitchen is warmer **Don’t keep your food un tied in kitchen, out oak bag and instant noodle bag were bitten by rat at night. Keep your food hung or well packed in backpack The hut is very clean and has sufficient logs. Toilet are very clean. A home like place in the windy days Above average!
D	David Hancock on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It’s a very well constructed track but a very long way to the tops. Much better tracks on the other side of the mountain to Wilkies pools etc.
D	Daniel Anderson on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We just did a day walk up to the tane. Took 1.5hrs from the carpark to the hut. We aren't very fit at all. Took about 10min less to get down (not much grip on shoes so went carefully). Track is mostly all on boardwalk so can do it without getting wet feet. Went 1/8/21. Weather said cloud around mid day and was accurate, but a local said often it stays for half an hour then will clear again. After the tane we continued to Henry peak. Great 360° views of the sea and ruapehu too. A number of people walking up to the hut with young children. So a good walk for all
R	Rasli Ramlan on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We stayed for a night, well maintained! Perfect location to tarn or summit. 1.5-2.5 hrs from car park to the hut.