Waihohonu Hut
Tongariro National Park • Central North Island
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Forecast point: Upper Tama Lake (1420m) · 6.2km away
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- About
- This is a 28-bunk hut located on the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk.
- Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
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.
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 | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October – 30 April | $44 | $66 | $22 | $33 | Free |
| 1 May – 22 October | $25 | $25 | $12.50 | $12.50 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Bookings
In the Great Walks season, book Waihohonu Hut online or contact the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre.
In the Great Walks season:
- book Waihohonu Hut online, or
- contact the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre.
Read the terms and conditions 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.
Getting there
There are multiple ways to access this hut, but if you are going for an overnight experience, we recommend starting at Whakapapa Village.
For the first hour, follow the Taranaki Falls loop walk. Take the lower section of track to pass Taranaki Falls.
The track then climbs to Tama Saddle. This area can be windy as it sits between the mountains. You can take a short detour (20 minutes return) to see Lower Tama Lake, an explosion crater now filled with water.
The track then descends from the saddle, following Waihohonu Stream to Waihohonu Hut. Return to Whakapapa Village the way you came.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1831343, N5656647
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Weather
Forecast at the hut