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Waihohonu Hut.
Waihohonu Hut

Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region

This is a 28-bunk hut located on the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk in the Tūrangi Taupo area.

Altitude: 1150 m 

Fees

In the Great Walks season (25 October 2024 – 30 April 2025)

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:

  • Adult (18+ years): $44 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $22 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $66 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): $33 per person, per night

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 24 October)

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $25 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $12.50 per person, per night

Bookings are not required. Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. 

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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 Waihohonu 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

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1831343, N5656647