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Mangaturuturu Hut Tongariro National Park.
Mangaturuturu Hut

Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region

This is a serviced 8-bunk hut in the Ruapehu area.

Altitude: 1250 m

This hut has a wood burner for heating. An annual supply of firewood is flown in. Limit your use of firewood so there is enough for everyone.

The history of Mangaturuturu Hut

In 1955, members of the newly formed Whanganui Tramping Club identified a perfect hut site while exploring the Mangaturuturu Valley. This began a long-term project involving fundraising, track cutting, and many working bees.

Building materials were hauled in from Horopito using horses, sledges, and the backs of club members over many weekends. During construction, members camped on site, and once the roof was on and building paper on the sides, they slept inside the hut. The hut officially opened on 5 April 1958, a memorable day for everyone who helped build it.

The hut is still owned by the Whanganui Tramping Club and is jointly managed with DOC for all trampers to enjoy. The club requests users continue to care for the hut and the surrounding area.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2026.  

View updated hut and sole occupancy fees from 1 July 2026. 

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet BJ34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1815744, N5647300