Memorial Hut

Memorial Hut is situated on the lower western side of the loop road at Iwikau village, Mt Ruapehu (Top o' the Bruce).

How to get there.

It is within 10 minutes walk of the chair lifts, and is available to club members, prospective members & outside groups.

The Hut is used mainly as a skiing lodge, but is an ideal year-round base for tramping, climbing or exploring the surrounding Tongariro National Park.

It has 32 bunks (4 to 5 per room) and is fully carpeted and heated throughout. There are separate bathrooms for men and women, each containing two toilets, showers, hand basins, with a shaver point in the mens. Water can be limited so please keep showers short.

All bunks have mattresses and pillows are supplied (remember to bring a pillowcase) but you must bring your own bedding. Sleeping bags are preferable.

A spacious lounge affords spectacular panoramic views of the mountain. There is also a drying room and telephone.

The large well equipped kitchen and pantry allow all club trips to be fully catered. >>

General duties are rostered among trip participants.

 

Guests always find something to amuse themselves …

 

 

… especially on those occasions when getting to and from the Hut is a little more challenging.

 

New Visitors to Memorial Hut

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Memorial Hut Availability

Check Memorial Hut availability here. The booking schedule will open as a PDF document in a separate window.

For bookings and enquiries contact:

John Dalley
Phone: 09 827 4325 (between 7pm - 9pm)
Fax: 09 827 4329
Email: memorialhut@aucklandtramping.org.nz

Bookings open 4 weeks prior to commencement of the trip, and will be confirmed 2 weeks prior. Full payment must be received 7 days before departure.

Memorial Hut - Rates per night:

	Summer Rates: (1st November to 30th June)	Winter Rates: (1st July to 31st October)
Senior member:	$22.00	$30.00
Senior non member:	$28.00	$40.00
Junior member:	$18.00	$19.00
Junior non member:	$18.00	$26.00
Child under 14:	$18.00	$19.00
Child under 5:	$7.00	$7.00
All rates are catered. Non Catered rate is less $9.00 per night.

Schools and groups:

Special rates are available for groups. Make enquiries with the booking officer: memorialhut@aucklandtramping.org.nz
Enquiries for winter group bookings should submitted by the end of May each year, and are accepted at the discretion of the clubs' committee.

Cancellation Policy:

1. Cancellations must be notified to the booking officer 48 hours before trip departure. A full refund will be received.
2. Refunds or cancellations within 48 hours of trips departure must be made in writing to the committee within 7 days with the reason for the cancellation. Refunds are at the discretion of the committee.
3. Once trips have started no refunds will be given unless Memorial Hut or the mountain need to be evacuated.

Tongariro National Park

• Tongariro National Park in both summer and winter can be an unforgiving place and suitable clothing and equipment should be carried at all times.
• Waterproof, windproof storm gear, boots, torch, drink, snack foods, sunburn cream, lip cream, hats, gloves.
• Take cell phones but remember they are not always able to get reception and should only be part of your overall safety equipment carried.
• For your vehicle, you may require snow chains, a shovel for heavy snowfalls, and ensure antifreeze levels are up to manufacturer's specifications for the conditions encountered at Mt Ruapehu.
• When leaving the hut for your day on the mountain, write your intentions for the day and an approximate return time, even if you are leaving the Whakapapa side on a day trip e.g. Turoa, Ohakune etc.
• Leave a contact cell number if you have one.
  
• Have a safety plan, places to meet, way back to hut or transport, map compass and adequate warm clothing. Be prepared.

More information about what's happening at Mt Ruapehu can be found at www.mtruapehu.com