Introduction

Learn about fees, bookings and conditions associated with booking the Tongariro Northern Circuit.

You need to pay fees to stay at the huts and campsites on this track. Fees vary depending on when you go.

Bookings not yet open for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 season. Check back here regularly for updates. A minimum of two weeks’ notice will be given.

Hut fees

In the Great Walks season (20 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:

  • Adult (18+ years): $37 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required

International visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $56 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): $28 per person, per night

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2023 – 19 October 2023)

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

Campsite fees

In the Great Walks season (20 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:

  • Adult (18+ years): $16 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required

International visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $24 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): $12 per person, per night

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2023 – 19 October 2023)

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

Bookings

In the Great Walks season (20 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)

Bookings are required for huts and campsites.

Book Tongariro Northern Circuit online 

If you don’t have a valid booking for your stay, you may be charged a penalty, or turned away if the hut/campsite is full.

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2023 – 19 October 2023)

Bookings are not required. 

Bunks in huts are first come, first served.

Payment is with Backcountry Hut Tickets or a Backcountry Hut Pass – buy these from a DOC visitor centre before you go.

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