Seasons

Peak season is from 1 October to 30 April (summer) but these dates may vary in some places, or be delayed by snow or avalanche conditions. Off-peak season is from 1 May to 30 September (winter).

Bookings

• Required all year for
  • Lake Waikaremoana,
  • Abel Tasman,
  • Heaphy and
  • Rakiura track huts and campsites
• Required in peak season only for
  • Tongariro Northern Circuit,
  • Milford huts,
  • Routeburn and
  • Kepler track huts and campsites.
• Bookings open mid July each year.
• Not required for Whanganui Journey huts and campsites.