In the Great Walks season (23 October 2026 – 30 April 2027)
- Bookings are required
- Huts have gas cookers and resident wardens
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2026 – 22 October 2026)
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
- There are no gas cookers or resident wardens
Altitude: 1360 m
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
|
Date range |
Adult NZ |
Adult INT |
Child NZ |
Child INT |
Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 October – 30 April |
$44 |
$66 |
$22 |
$33 |
Free |
|
1 May – 22 October |
$25 |
$25 |
$12.50 |
$12.50 |
Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 24 October. Passes cannot be used from 25 October to 30 April.
Bookings
In the Great Walks season:
- book Oturere 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.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3-4 days Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BH35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1832340, N5662150
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 7 892 3729 |
| Email: | tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Whakapapa Village State Highway 48 Mount Ruapehu 3951 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |