Erik Panzer · CC BY · Source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
DOC campsite

Waihohonu Campsite

Tongariro National Park • Central North Island

Great Walk CampsiteBookable

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About
This walk-in campsite is on the Tongariro Northern Circuit and the Round the Mountain Track. Bookings must be made during the Great Walks season.
Facilities
  • Non-powered/tent sites
  • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
  • Toilets - non-flush
  • Toilets
  • Water supply
Dogs
No dogs.
Landscape
Alpine
Access
Foot
About this campsite

This campsite is near the Waihohonu Hut. Bookings must be made during the Great Walks season.

Fees and bookings

Fees

1 May 2026 – 22 October 2026 – Serviced hut rates

  • Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

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

$19

$28

$9

$14

Free

1 May – 22 October

$10

$10

$5

$5

Free

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.

Bookings

Bookings are required during the Great Walks season.

Book Waihohonu Campsite online.

Getting there

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