Whakapapaiti Hut
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Whakapapaiti Hut
Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region
Hut overview
Easy walk from road end
1-3 hours
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
18 bunk beds
About this hut
Altitude: 1250 m
Tracks to the hut
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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.Duration 4 - 6 daysDifficulty Advanced -
Whakapapaiti Valley Track
Located in Tongariro National Park and Whakapapa Village areaWinding through stunted beech forest, the Whakapapaiti Valley Track makes its way to the Whakapapaiti Hut. From here you can continue in a loop back to Whakapapa Village.Duration 4 - 5 hrDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1817303, N5653836
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (11 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant: (0 - 10 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green for adults, orange for youth) or 3 Standard Hut Tickets (blue for adults, yellow for youth) 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 6 or 12 month period.
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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 | |