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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

1 May - 30 September

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

1 October - 30 April

Weekdays:

  • Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

  • Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

1 December - 29 February

Weekdays:

  • Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $17.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

  • Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.

Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • 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