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    Pouākai Hut

    Camp · Ngā Motu / Sugar Loaf Islands Conservation Park, New Zealand

    Budget
    PlnrScore 45
    Best time
    Jan–Mar
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
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    Pouākai Hut is a camp near Ngā Motu / Sugar Loaf Islands Conservation Park.

    Why stay at Pouākai Hut

    • Intimate: only 4 rooms
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    4 (up to 34 guests)

    Children

    Welcome

    Eco credentials

    Rainwater tank for cold water, containment tank toilet, wood burner for heating. Managed by Department of Conservation.

    Local community

    Taranaki

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Pool, Spa, Dining, Library

    Best time to stay at Pouākai Hut

    Best months:
    January
    February
    March
    Jan
    Good19°C142mm
    Feb
    Fair19°C178mm
    Mar
    Fair17°C186mm
    Apr
    Fair16°C191mm
    May
    Fair14°C300mm
    Jun
    Fair13°C280mm
    Jul
    Fair12°C281mm
    Aug
    Fair12°C335mm
    Sep
    Fair12°C249mm
    Oct
    Fair14°C224mm
    Nov
    Fair16°C291mm
    Dec
    Fair18°C293mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

    15 km from the park

    International airport

    Auckland International Airport (AKL)

    237 km from the park

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