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Introduction
A Great Walk pass is required for use of all huts and campsites. General information here on the cost and how to purchase your Great Walks pass.Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts or campsites on the Whanganui Journey. There are no fees for entry into the Whanganui National Park.
In the Great Walks season huts and campsites must be booked in advance. Fees are paid at the time of booking.
Outside the Great Walks season huts and campsites cannot be booked and are first come, first served.
- Hut fees are paid with a Backcountry Hut Pass or Hut Tickets.
- Campsites fee must be paid with cash using the fee boxes at Ohinepane and Whakahoro campsites.
There are no campsite fee boxes at the other campsites on the Whanganui Journey, so pay your fees for all Whanganui Journey campsites you will use into the fee box at Ohinepane or Whakahoro.
Hut fees
All Whanganui Journey huts (excluding Whakahoro Bunkroom)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 October – 30 April | $35 | $35 | $18 | $18 | Free |
1 May – 30 September | $25 | $25 | $12.50 | $12.50 | Free |
Whakahoro Bunkroom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 October – 30 April | $35 | $35 | $18 | $18 | Free |
1 May – 30 September | $10 | $10 | $5 | $5 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Campsite fees
Whanganui Journey campsites (excluding Ohinepane and Whakahoro)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 October – 30 April | $19 | $19 | $9 | $9 | Free |
1 May – 30 September | $12 | $12 | $6 | $6 | Free |
Ohinepane and Whakahoro campsites
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 October - 30 April | $19 | $19 | $9 | $9 | Free |
1 May - 30 September | $10 | $10 | $5 | $5 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Bookings
Bookings are open for the 2025/26 season.
You need to book huts and/or campsites if you're doing the Whanganui Journey in the Great Walks season.
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. However, you won't be charged for staying an extra night at a hut or campsite due to high river levels.
Bookings are not required outside the Great Walks season.
Book Whanganui Journey huts and campsites online or contact a DOC visitor centre or a local isite for personal assistance.