Waihohonu Hut
Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region
Introduction
This is a 28-bunk hut located on the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk in the Tūrangi Taupo area.Easy walk from road end
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (23 October 2020 – 30 April 2021):
- Bookings are required
- Huts have gas cookers and resident wardens
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2021 – 22 October 2021):
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
- There are no gas cookers or resident wardens
Image gallery
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Waihohonu Hut view Image: Sarah Wilcox | Creative Commons
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Waihohonu Hut Image: Janette Asche ©
![People inside Waihohonu Hut.]( "People inside Waihohonu Hut.")
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Waihohonu Hut Image: Janette Asche ©
![Inside Waihohonu Hut.]( "Inside Waihohonu Hut.")
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Waihohonu Hut Image: Janette Asche ©
![Waihohonu Hut.]( "Waihohonu Hut.")
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Waihohonu Hut Image: Janette Asche ©
![Waihohonu Hut and surrounds.]( "Waihohonu Hut and surrounds.")
Altitude: 1150 m
Fees
In the Great Walks season (23 October 2020 – 30 April 2021):
New Zealand citizens, those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $36 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $36 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $18 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2021 – 22 October 2021):
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
New Zealand rates
"Ordinarily resident in New Zealand" means those:
- who hold a residence class, student or work visa, and
- who have lived in New Zealand for six of the previous 12 months, and
- for whom New Zealand is their primary place of established residence.
Proof of eligibility will be required for the New Zealand rate. Acceptable eligibility proof.
Bookings
In the Great Walks season, book Waihohonu Hut online or contact the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre. Read the terms and conditions before you book.
Outside the Great Walks season, bookings are not required - first come, first served.
Tracks to this hut
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![Tongariro Northern Circuit]()
Tongariro Northern Circuit
Located in Tongariro National ParkExplore the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park, a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views.Duration 3-4 daysDifficulty Intermediate -
![Round the Mountain Track]()
Round the Mountain Track
Located in Tongariro National ParkThe Round the Mountain Track showcases the varied volcanic landscapes and alpine vegetation on the flanks of the active volcano Mount Ruapehu. It's a more remote alternative to the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk.Duration 4 - 6 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1831343, N5656647
Contacts
| Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 892 3729 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Whakapapa Village State Highway 48 Mount Ruapehu |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 71029 Whakapapa Village Mount Ruapehu 3951 |
| Full office details | |