Whangaehu Hut
Tongariro National Park
Built on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu in the 1960's, with spectacular views across the Rangipo Desert and down the Whangaehu River. While Dome Shelter is located at 2670m, overnighting is prohibited except in emergencies making Whangaehu Hut the highest accommodation in the North Island. Managed and maintained by the New Zealand Alpine Club bookings are essential for this tiny get away in the middle of nowhere.
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Owner
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Owner: NZAC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 6
6
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Facilities
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Toilet |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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The most accessible route to this hut is via a sparsely poled/cairned route starting from Tukino Village. |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
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Bookings
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Bookings required
Required
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Altitude
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2,060m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BJ34
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Link
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alpineclub.org.nz...http://alpineclub.org.nz/hut/whangaehu |
ID 6358
About this hut
130 views in the past year (11 per month).