Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Lupton Hut

This is a privately-owned eight-bunk hut in the Ruapehu area.

Manawatu - Wanganui, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

1,340m

Approx. elevation

-39.33278, 175.52222

Coordinates

BJ34
E1817392, N5643243

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About this hut

Set at 1,380 m, Lupton Hut was built by Whanganui High School in 1965 and is maintained by the school for the exclusive use of its students. The name refers to chemistry teacher and tramper Mr R Lupton who donated wood for the building.

Members of the public are encouraged to use , 10 minutes beyond Lupton Hut, which is owned and managed by DOC.

Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Youth (11–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/Infant: (0–10 years): free

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.

Bookings

This hut is owned and managed by Whanganui High School.

To book this hut, contact the school directly at .

Trails

Lupton Hut can be accessed on the trails Blyth Hut and Beyond , Blyth Alpine Loop and Blyth Hut Return from our trail directory.

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