Places to stay
Tongariro National Park
Oturere Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 26.
A grand location on the east side of Ngauruhoe in the Tongariro National Park. The smallish living area has 2 sleeping platforms on one side and 2 rooms with bunks on the other. A Great Walk hut (m...
Rangipo Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC).
A welcome spot going either way around the Ruapehu Circut, this hut is located at about the only shelted spot on the eastern side of the mountain.
In the middle of the Rangipo Desert the landsca...
Waihohonu Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28.
The best hut on the Tongariro Northern Crossing. New flush! toilets. Three sleeping areas: one cosy room next to the porch, a room off the central area which also has sleeping platforms. A Great Wa...
Ketetahi Hut
Hut
• Shelter (DOC).
KITETAHI HUT HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED.
the toilets are still there
This hut on the northern slopes of Mt Tongariro was damaged during the 2012 volcanic eruption at Te Maari craters. The h...
Mangatepopo Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 30.
A Great Walk hut (must be booked in advance), easily accessible from the road-end. Gas heater and gas stove (in summer). Central living/cooking area with a sleeping room on each side. About 8 forme...
Whangaehu Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (NZAC). Capacity: 6.Bookings required.
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 proh...
Blyth Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
This hut is slightly off the Around Mt Ruapehu Track on a dead end track so is often bi passed.
Lupton Hut
Hut
• Private hut (Wanganui High School). Capacity: 8.
Only 10 minutes away from Blyth Hut, this is a private hut, owned by the Wanganui High School, but is unlocked so can be used as an over flow if the other is full.
Mangaehuehu Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC).
On the around Mt Ruapehu Track this hut provides a welcome stop after the long day through the Rangipo desert from Rangipo Hut
Mangaturuturu Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.
Hut on the walk from Turoa Road to Lake Surprise, about 1.5 hours in.
Ten Man Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 8.
Ten Man Hut in the Tongariro Forest CA, adjoining Tongariro NP.
Historic Waihohonu Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC).
This original Waihohonu hut was constructed in 1904 and is now a historic building with no accommodation. You can stay at the nearby new (or even newer still) Waihohonu hut.
Hut categories
- Great Walks Hut
- Well appointed DOC hut on one of the nine Great Walks. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Facilities typically include toilets, heating, water, and bunks with mattresses. Some huts will have lighting, gas cooking, and a DOC ranger.
- Serviced Hut
- Larger, high standard hut. Many serviced huts have a booking system and must be booked in advance. Other huts require a back country hut pass or 3 hut tickets. Mostly owned by DOC. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
- Serviced Alpine Hut
- Alpine hut owned by DOC or clubs such as NZAC. Generally no heating. Payment varies. Facilities typically include a toilet, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
- Standard Hut
- Typical DOC hut. Back country hut pass / 1 hut ticket required, no bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, and bunks with mattresses.
- Basic Hut/Bivvy
- Small DOC huts of 2-6 bunks. No fees or bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet and bunks with mattresses.
In general, food and cooking equipment is not available at huts. See DOC and NZAC websites for details of pricing and booking.
Campsite categories
- Great Walks Campsite
- Campsites are available on most Great Walks, usually next to huts. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Toilets, water supply. No use of hut facilities not available.
- Serviced, Scenic, or Standard Campsite
- Accessible by car or boat, and offering a range of facilities.
- Basic Campsite
- Accessible by car or boat, but with minimal facilities. No fees or bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.
- Backcountry Campsite
- Walk-in access. Fees vary. No bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.