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Whakapapaiti Hut.
Whakapapaiti Hut

Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region

This is a serviced 17-bunk hut in the Ruapehu area.

Altitude: 1250 m

This hut is first in first served. You must carry appropriate equipment with you and be prepared to spend nights outside the hut. This includes shelter in the form of a tent or bivvy. As well as a sleeping bag and clothing appropriate for all weather and alpine conditions.

Fees

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

Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 12 month period.

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This hut cannot be booked in advance. You should always be prepared with camping equipment in case it is full when you arrive.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1817303, N5653836