Mt Ruapehu Huts
Wake up on the mountain. Snow at the door, friends around the table
About the Ruapehu Huts
Alpine Sports Club has two huts right on the Whakapapa ski field — the A-Frame Lodge and the Ruapehu Hut. Both are available to members and their guests year-round, whether you're there for the ski season or exploring Tongariro National Park in summer.
A-Frame
Built in 1964 and extensively upgraded in 1996, the A-Frame is the main hub of club life on the mountain. It's a comfortable, well-equipped lodge with modern bunk rooms and a great communal dining and social area. Members love it for ski weekends, snowboarding trips, and summer tramps through the national park.
The Ruapehu Hut
The club's original mountain hut, first built in 1950 and extended four times since. It sleeps 20 and has full modern facilities including hot showers and electric heating. The Ruapehu Hut is used for mountain craft courses and to handle additional demand during busy club weekends.
What's included
- Breakfast and dinner are provided — bring your own fresh bread and a few specified vegetables
- Mattresses, pillows and some duvets supplied — bring your own sleeping bag and pillowcase
- Hut duties are shared among guests, including cooking, on a rostered basis
- A hut warden is on site during ski season to keep things running smoothly
Practical Info
Getting there Both huts are located at Whakapapa, Tongariro National Park. Carpooling is encouraged and an offer to contribute to fuel costs appreciated.
Lockers: Want to leave a few things for your next visit? Lockers are available on a first come first served basis. Contact hut maintenance officer at ruapehu@alpinesport.org.nz to discuss availability.
Snow conditions: Check mtruapehu.com for current snow, weather and facilities, or snow.co.nz for nationwide conditions.
Out of season: There is no warden outside of the ski season. If you book in summer, contact the booking officer in advance to arrange key access.
Problems or faults: Contact the hut maintenance officer at ruapehu@alpinesport.org.nz
Booking
How to book You must be a current paid-up member, or a guest of a booking member, to use the hut booking system. If you're on the membership database, you can request a password directly from the booking system — no need to contact the booking officer first.
Make sure the club has your current email address on file. For families sharing an email address, bookings will be assigned to one named family member.
Read the booking Instructions page and make your booking
Outside Groups
Schools and approved groups are welcome to enquire about booking the Ruapehu huts. Email bookings@alpinesport.org.nz to discuss availability.