Mangaturuturu Hut
Tongariro National Park • Central North Island
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Forecast point: Giant Café (2054m) · 3.9km away
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- About
- This is a serviced 8-bunk hut in the Ruapehu area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Altitude: 1250 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.
The history of Mangaturuturu Hut
In 1955, members of the newly formed Whanganui Tramping Club identified a perfect hut site while exploring the Mangaturuturu Valley. This began a long-term project involving fundraising, track cutting, and many working bees.
Building materials were hauled in from Horopito using horses, sledges, and the backs of club members over many weekends. During construction, members camped on site, and once the roof was on and building paper on the sides, they slept inside the hut. The hut officially opened on 5 April 1958, a memorable day for everyone who helped build it.
The hut is still owned by the Whanganui Tramping Club and is jointly managed with DOC for all trampers to enjoy. The club requests users continue to care for the hut and the surrounding area.
Fees and bookings
Fees
1 May - 30 September
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 October - 30 April
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 December - 29 February
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.
- 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.
Getting there
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet BJ34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1815744, N5647300
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the hut