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Rakaia Huts, initially settled in the early 1900s, is a fisherman’s paradise located at the north side of the Rakaia River mouth.

Residents and visitors enjoy fishing for whitebait, flounder, trout or salmon.

Rakaia HutsOther activities also appeal in this beach community, such as viewing the seals and Hector dolphin's at play, or riding four wheeled motorbikes all the way to Birdlings Flat, well known for the semi-precious stones which are found on its beach.

At the village, a well-maintained boat ramp gives access to the lagoon and river mouth.

Rakaia Huts has an established camping ground and there is a delightful 20-minute river walk from the foreshore to the north branch of the river.