Backcountry Huts

October 15, 2018

Backcountry huts and hiking tracks

There are eight serviced backcountry huts along two multi-day circuit hiking tracks. It is a fantastic experience going on an overnight hiking trip. Journey through dramatic (and active!) volcanic landscapes, glacial valleys, native beech forest, alpine meadows and emerald coloured lakes. This path winds its way past Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe. Explore a World Heritage Area of natural and cultural significance.

Tongariro Northern Circuit – one of New Zealand’s Great Walks

Oturere Hut – 1360 m
Mangatepopo Hut – 1190 m
Waihohonu – 1120 m (on both circuits)

Tongariro Northern Circuit

Round the Mountain Track (Ruapehu)

Rangipo Hut – 1600 m
Mangaehuehu Hut – 1300 m
Blyth Hut – 1400 m
Mangaturuturu Hut – 1250 m
Whakapapiti Hut – 1260 m

Round the Mountain Track

2018/2019 bookings

Bookings for the 2018/2019 season will open on Monday 18 June at 9:30 am.

Shuttles to the Tongariro hiking tracks click for tickets www.tongarirocrossingshuttles.co.nz

Late check out

Need a few extra hours but don't want to stay the night? You can stay in your room up till 1pm;

- Apartments: $40 day room use
- Ensuite Room: $35 day room use
- Lodge Room: $25 day room use

Wifi Access

Wifi is available throughout the Lodge and in your room;

- 200MB Complimentary
- 10GB $5.00 for 24 hours

Tongariro Alpine Crossing Transport

Daily departures throughout winter and summer;

- $45 per person return
- Departs 6am, 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, returns at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm

Massage

Relax with a massage after a long day on the tracks or slopes. Just $80 for 60 min.

Breakfast

In house or In room Dining;

- $17 per person
- Bagel, assorted spreads, Jam & butter
- Seasonal Fruit Platter
- Cereal, fresh milk
- Juice - Tea & Coffee

Packed Lunch

We can prepare a fresh cut lunch ready to go for your day out in the Tongariro National Park;

- Standard Lunch $15.00
- 2 x 1.5lts of Water $6.00

Hire Equipment

Add hire equipment to your day hike! Gear can be picked up from The Alpine Centre, across the road from Plateau Lodge.

- Hiking boots $15
- Rain Jacket $15
- Rain Pants $10
- Hiking Poles $10
- Backpack $10

Plateau Lodge & Shuttles is located in New Zealand’s National Park Village on the cusp of the Tongariro National Park.

Accommodation

We are a family-operated lodge with a variety of accommodation to suit all travellers. Budget private rooms with or without a bathroom, fully self-contained apartments and camper van sites.

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Facilities

Plateau Lodge is the perfect gateway to the Dual Heritage Tongariro National Park. We are just a short walk from National Park Village's bus and train station. Our township has the following services, 4 Square supermarket, Restaurants, cafes, rental for ski hire and outdoor equipment.

Tongariro National Park

During summer and winter, Tongariro National Park offers spectacular views of all three volcanoes — covered with either glistening white snow or deep red volcanic rock.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy this beautiful Dual-Heritage national park. There is skiing on Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s best one-day hike - the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the wonderful Tongariro Northern Circuit walk and let’s not forget Ruapehu’s Crater Lake — one of just three like it in the world. Our famous mountain bike trails are suitable for all ages.

Tongariro Transport

Plateau Lodge operates a daily transport service into the Tongariro National Park. Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Whakapapa Village and the Tongariro Northern Circuit.

The ski season is busy and there is few changes you need to know

Pre book a car parking spot for the Whakapapa Ski Field car parking area

Pre book all sightseeing or lift passes prior to arrival

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