In the Great Walks season
Bookings are required.
Outside the Great Walks season
Bookings are not required - first come, first served.
This campsite is near the Waihohonu Hut. Bookings must be made during the Great Walks season.
Fees
The Tongariro Northern Circuit will not operate as a Great Walk for the 2025/2026 summer walking season. During this time the cost of staying in the huts and campsites will remain at the off season rates. Fees are shown below. Bookings must be made for stays between 24 October 2025 and 30 April 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 October 2025 – 30 April 2026 |
$10 |
$10 |
$5 |
$5 |
Free |
|
1 May – 23 October 2025 |
$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.
Tracks to this campsite
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Duration: 4 - 6 days Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 3-4 days Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 7 892 3729 |
| Email: | tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Whakapapa Village State Highway 48 Mount Ruapehu 3951 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |