Hut · Northland, New Zealand
Cape Brett Hut
Cape Brett and Whangamumu area
Cape Brett Hut is a serviced 23-bunk hut at the end of the 16 km Cape Brett Track, about 8 hours on foot, or by water taxi to Deep Water Cove or the Cape Brett landing. It has three two-burner cooking units, with gas and drinking water provided. The hut is locked, and the access code comes in the booking letter. No camping and no dogs.
Cape Brett Hut is a hut in Cape Brett and Whangamumu area, Northland, New Zealand, with 23 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Cape Brett Hut works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 23 bunks.
At a glance
- Type
- Hut · DOC category: Serviced Hut
- Sleeps
- 23 bunks
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Site types
- Huts
- Fees (NZD)
1 May to 30 Sep
- Adult (18+): $28 per night
- Child/youth (5 to 17): $14 per night
- Infant (0 to 4): free
1 Oct to 30 Apr
- Adult weekday: $32 per night
- Child/youth (5 to 17) weekday: $16 per night
- Infant (0 to 4) weekday: free
- Adult weekend: $34 per night
- Child/youth (5 to 17) weekend: $17 per night
- Infant (0 to 4) weekend: free
1 Dec to 29 Feb
- Adult weekday: $36 per night
- Child/youth (5 to 17) weekday: $18 per night
- Infant (0 to 4) weekday: free
- Adult weekend: $38 per night
- Child/youth (5 to 17) weekend: $19 per night
- Infant (0 to 4) weekend: free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Cooking facilities, three two-burner units, Drinking water provided, Gas provided
- Rules and limits
- No camping
- No dogs
- Getting there
- 16 km Cape Brett Track, about 8 hours
- Water taxi to Deep Water Cove or Cape Brett landing
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -35.17269, 174.33101
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Cape Brett Hut yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Urupukapuka Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve9.8 km (6.1 mi)
- Cable Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve10.6 km (6.6 mi)
- Sunset Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve10.8 km (6.7 mi)
- Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) CampsWhangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve21.5 km (13.4 mi)
- Waikahoa Bay CampsiteMimiwhangata Coastal Park30.9 km (19.2 mi)
- Otamure Bay (Whananaki) CampsiteWhananaki area37.5 km (23.3 mi)
Cape Brett Hut: questions
Do I need to book Cape Brett Hut ahead?
Yes. Cape Brett Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many people does Cape Brett Hut sleep?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 23 bunks at Cape Brett Hut.
How much does Cape Brett Hut cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $28 NZD per night (1 May to 30 Sep); Child/youth (5 to 17) $14 NZD per night (1 May to 30 Sep); Infant (0 to 4) free (1 May to 30 Sep); Adult weekday $32 NZD per night (1 Oct to 30 Apr); Child/youth (5 to 17) weekday $16 NZD per night (1 Oct to 30 Apr); Infant (0 to 4) weekday free (1 Oct to 30 Apr); Adult weekend $34 NZD per night (1 Oct to 30 Apr); Child/youth (5 to 17) weekend $17 NZD per night (1 Oct to 30 Apr); Infant (0 to 4) weekend free (1 Oct to 30 Apr); Adult weekday $36 NZD per night (1 Dec to 29 Feb); Child/youth (5 to 17) weekday $18 NZD per night (1 Dec to 29 Feb); Infant (0 to 4) weekday free (1 Dec to 29 Feb); Adult weekend $38 NZD per night (1 Dec to 29 Feb); Child/youth (5 to 17) weekend $19 NZD per night (1 Dec to 29 Feb); Infant (0 to 4) weekend free (1 Dec to 29 Feb).
When is Cape Brett Hut open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Cape Brett and Whangamumu area?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.