Altitude: 1150 m
This hut has a wood burner for heating. An annual supply of firewood is flown in. Limit your use of firewood so there is enough for everyone.
Cooking, Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
Date range
Adult NZ
18 + years
Adult INT
18+ years
Child NZ
5 to 17 years
Child INT
0 to 17 years
Infant NZ
0 to 4 years
23 October – 30 April
$44
$66
$22
$33
Free
1 May – 22 October
$25
$25
$12.50
$12.50
Free
is required for the New Zealand rate.
In the Great Walks season, or contact the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre.
In the Great Walks season:
Read the before you book.
Outside the Great Walks season, bookings are still required but are at a reduced rate and have reduced services.
Waihohonu Hut can be accessed on the trails Round Ruapehu (RTM Track), RTM - East & North, Tongariro Northern Circuit, Desert Road - Waihohonu Huts - Ohinepango Spring, Eastern Tongariro, Tama Traverse and Waihohonu Springs Revolution from our trail directory.
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