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 (21 October 2022 – 30 April 2023):
- Bookings are required
- Huts have gas cookers and resident wardens
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2022 – 20 October 2022)
- 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 ©
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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 ©
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Altitude: 1150 m
Fees
In the Great Walks season (21 October 2022 – 30 April 2023):
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $37 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $56 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $28 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2022 – 20 October 2022)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 20 October. Passes cannot be used from 21 October to 30 April.
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
Located in Tongariro National ParkFrom late October to April, explore the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park, a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views. From May to late October, it can be cold and wet, with ice, snow, avalanches and short daylight hours - only go if you have navigation and alpine skills.Duration 3-4 daysDifficulty Intermediate -
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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.1 alertDuration 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 | |