Critical
Oturere Hut closed
From 21 May 2025Updated 17 May 2026
Central North Island
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 is due to reopen for the 2026/2027 Great Walk Season.
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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 is due to reopen for the 2026/2027 Great Walk Season.
Affected hut
Oturere Hut
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