10 October 2026
Cloud about the tops, and the odd shower this evening.
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Waihohonu Campsite
This walk-in campsite is on the Tongariro Northern Circuit and the Round the Mountain Track. Bookings must be made during the Great Walks season.
Category
Great Walk
Booking
Required
Dogs
Not allowed
Alerts for Waihohonu Campsite
Mangatepopo Track closed
The Mangatepopo (Ditch) Track is closed as the structures have been damaged by fire and are not safe to use. We are planning to have the track open by 18 December 2026. Do not attempt to use this track until it is reopened. The map on the webpage has been updated to show this change and the distance reduced to 35.5 km from 44.9 km. Tongariro track closure map (PDF, 349K) First published on 17 November 2025. Last reviewed on 2 October 2026.
Oturere Hut closed till mid December
Oturere Hut is currently closed while a new hut is being built. There is no accommodation between Mangatepopo Hut and Waihohonu Hut. This section of the Tongariro Northern Circuit should only be completed by those fit enough to walk 20 km, in one day, over difficult terrain. The new Oturere Hut and campsite are due to reopen on 18 December 2026. If you have a booking between 22 October and 17 December 2026, you will be contacted directly with options for a refund or rebooking. First published on 22 May 2025. Last reviewed on 4 September 2026.
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Tongariro National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy with snow to 2000 metres, clearing in the afternoon, but some cloud remaining about western faces.
12 October 2026
Rain easing to isolated showers in the morning.
13 October 2026
Showers, some possibly heavy.
14 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with a few showers developing.
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About Waihohonu Campsite
This walk-in campsite is on the Tongariro Northern Circuit and the Round the Mountain Track. Bookings must be made during the Great Walks season.
Dog access at Waihohonu Campsite
No dogs.
Facilities at Waihohonu Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
Walking tracks near Waihohonu Campsite
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.