Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Waihohonu Hut

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

Waikato, New Zealand

Hut DOC Tongariro National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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1,100m

-39.20946, 175.67974

BJ35
 E1831343, N5656647

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About this hut

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.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

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.

Bookings

In the Great Walks season,  or contact the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre. 

In the Great Walks season:

  • , or
  • contact the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre.

Read the  before you book.

Outside the Great Walks season, bookings are still required but are at a reduced rate and have reduced services.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
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