Waitākere Hut - Native bush retreat, 50 minutes from downtown Auckland
Native bush and a sense of escape — less than an hour from the city
About the Waitākere Hut
The Waitākere Hut is the Alpine Sports Club's bush-base in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. Located off Anawhata road and a 10-minute walk from our secure carpark you can find the Waitākere Hut tucked into native forest with bunk space for around 20 people.
This is not your regular DOC hut: the Waitākere Hut has everything you need for a great weekend away — power, cooking facilities, and a full kitchen.
What you can do here
The Waitākere Hut has been used for:
- Individuals' nature getaways and a gateway to Auckland's West Coast with Piha and Anawhata less than 20 minutes away
- Club social functions including Christmas Lunch
- As a base for weekend tramping through the Waitākere Ranges
- School and youth group programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Commercial groups needing a Waitākere base during local construction work, Search and Rescue training, trapping, or other activities
Come and rediscover the Waitākere Ranges!
What's included
- Mattresses and pillows - bring your own sleeping bag and pillowcase
- Fully powered
- Cooking facilities including a fridge, stove, microwave
- Crockery, cutlery
- Cosy lounge with a wood burner
- Basic Solar shower
Waitākere Hut History
First established in 1929, ASC has had five huts in the Waitākeres. Four of these no longer remain having burned down or have been consumed by the elements. The remaining Waitākere Hut is centrally located within the Regional Park's track network, making it an excellent base for day walks in any direction. Despite being just 50 minutes from downtown Auckland, it's isolated enough to feel properly remote — with stands of native kauri, historic kauri dam remnants in the surrounding streams, and rugged volcanic scenery and coastal views nearby.
The current hut was rebuilt by a dedicated volunteer team and is maintained on a volunteer basis. We thank the maintenance team for their ongoing contribution.
Hut Availability and Bookings
The hut is often booked during busy weekends and at other times during the year. To check the hut availability and make a booking, contact the Waitākere Hut Officer, Mike Frith:
- Email: mike@alpinesport.org.nz, or
- Phone: 021 0272 8662
External groups and school groups are also welcome to enquire about bookings
Not a member yet?
Hut access is a member benefit. Join Alpine Sports Club to book the Waitākere Hut and our two Ruapehu huts. Join the club.