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Pouākai Hut

Taranaki

Backcountry Hut
3,877 ftElevation

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Pouākai Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Taranaki, New Zealand, at about 3,880 ft (1,182 m) above sea level. It is inside Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. It is run by Department of Conservation. It has about 16 beds. Booking ahead is required. There is a fee for staying here. It has a stove or fireplace. Trails within about a mile include Pouākai Crossing, Pouākai Track and Maude Track. The nearest town is Egmont Village, about 8.5 miles southwest of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hump, Tatangi and Maude Peak. Te Rere-o-Tahurangi Falls and The Cataracts are within about 3 miles. For camping, Pukeiti Domain Freedom Campground and Volcanoview Campsite are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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3,877 ft elevation

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Pouākai Hut

Taranaki

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