Waihohonu Hut
Image: Janette Asche | ©
Waihohonu Hut
Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region
Hut overview
Easy walk from road end
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (19 October 2018 - 30 April 2019):
- Bookings are required
- Huts have gas cookers and resident wardens
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2019 - 24 October 2019):
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
- There are no gas cookers or resident wardens
About this hut
Altitude: 1150 m
Tracks to the hut
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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
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
Fees
In the Great Walks season (19 October 2018 - 30 April 2019):
- Adult (18+ years): $36 per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2019 - 24 October 2019):
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
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.
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 | |