Fees and bookings
Introduction
Learn about fees, bookings and conditions associated with booking the Tongariro Northern Circuit.You need to pay fees to stay at the huts and campsites on this track. Fees vary depending on when you go.
Bookings are not yet open for the 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 season. Check back here regularly for updates. We will give a minimum of two weeks' notice.
- Fees listed on this page apply until 30 June 2024.
- Fees for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 are changing – see Great Walks pricing for details.
Hut fees
In the Great Walks season (20 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
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 2024 – 24 October 2024)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
These fees will change on 1 July 2024 - see Great Walks pricing for details.
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Campsite fees
In the Great Walks season (20 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $16 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $24 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $12 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 24 October 2024)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
These fees will change on 1 July 2024 - see Great Walks pricing for details.
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Bookings
In the Great Walks season (20 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
Bookings are required for huts and campsites.
Book Tongariro Northern Circuit online
If you don’t have a valid booking for your stay, you may be charged a penalty, or turned away if the hut/campsite is full.
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 24 October 2024)
Bookings are not required.
Bunks in huts are first come, first served.
Payment is with Backcountry Hut Tickets or a Backcountry Hut Pass – buy these from a DOC visitor centre before you go.