Fees and bookings
Introduction
A Great Walk pass is required for use of all huts and campsites. General information here on the cost and how to purchase your Great Walks pass.Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts or campsites on the Whanganui Journey. There are no fees for entry into the Whanganui National Park.
In the Great Walks season huts and campsites must be booked in advance. Fees are paid at the time of booking.
Outside the Great Walks season huts and campsites are first come, first served. Fees are paid with a Backcountry Hut Pass or Hut Tickets.
Hut fees
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $35 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $18 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $12.50 per person, per night
Campsite fees
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $19 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $9 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $12 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $6 per person, per night
Ohinepane Campsite and Whakahoro Campsite:
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $5 per person, per night
Bookings
Bookings are open for the 2024/25 season.
You need to book huts and/or campsites if you're doing the Whanganui Journey in the Great Walks season.
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.
Bookings are not required outside the Great Walks season.
Book huts and campsites online or contact a DOC visitor centre or a local isite for personal assistance.