Waihohonu Hut
About Waihohonu Hut
Waihohonu Hut is a Great Walk DOC hut in Tongariro National Park, Central North Island, on the North Island. It has 28 bunks. It is 1-3 hours on foot from the road end. Its facilities include cooking facilities, heating and mattresses, 6 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Oturere Campsite, 6 km away.
This is a 28-bunk hut located on the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk in the Tūrangi Taupo area.
Facilities
- Cooking facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some huts must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each hut offers.
Location
Tongariro National Park, Central North Island, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Central North Island
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- Tongariro Northern Circuit Camping 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking and Oturere Hut
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
- DOC Hut or Great Walk Booked Out? Cancellations, Alerts and Alternatives 2026-27
- North Island Campervan Route: 14 Days, Camps and Drives
Questions about Waihohonu Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Waihohonu Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Waihohonu Hut have?
Waihohonu Hut has 28 bunks.
What facilities does Waihohonu Hut have?
Cooking facilities, Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets and Tap water (untreated), and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
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