– Lat/Long: 39.30° S 175.62° E
Rangipo Hut – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information
Rangipo Hut Guide
- Place: Tongariro National Park
- Facilities: Rangipo Hut stands at about 1, 556 m on the eastern flank of Mt Ruapehu, offering sunrise views over the Rangipo Desert and Kaimanawa Ranges. Built in 1972 and managed by DOC, this serviced 20‑bunk refuge blends basic comforts—like heating, mattresses and non‑flush toilets—with its remote, windswept setting. Accessible via the Round‑the‑Mountain Track or a 4WD approach from Tukino, it’s a vital alpine sanctuary.
- Bookable: No
- Sleeps: -
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10 other mountain peaks closest to Rangipo Hut:
| 1. | Whangaehu Hut (1981 m) | 3.6 km |
| 2. | Ruapehu (2796 m) | 5.4 km |
| 3. | Mangaehuehu Hut (1280 m) | 8.0 km |
| 4. | Blyth Hut (1380 m) | 9.2 km |
| 5. | Lupton Hut (1339 m) | 9.5 km |
| 6. | Mangaturuturu Hut (1252 m) | 10.5 km |
| 7. | Waihohonu Hut (1100 m) | 11.2 km |
| 8. | Whakapapaiti Hut (1256 m) | 11.5 km |
| 9. | Mount Ngauruhoe (2291 m) | 16.0 km |
| 10. | Oturere Hut (1360 m) | 16.7 km |