Desert Road - Waihohonu Huts - Ohinepango Spring

The historic Old Waihohonu Hut, the flash new hut, and the crystal clear Ohinepango Springs.

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Approximately 200m off the Desert Road, there is a carpark for the trailhead.

30 km

20 minutes

No

No

Easy.

Unknown.

Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map, Gaiters

A short enough run that you should manage with BYO, but the new hut should have water or you could also top up in a stream or at the springs.

This is in an alpine environment, so be prepared for changeable conditions at any time of the year! Can be scorching hot in summer, though it can also be very cold & wet , and even snow at any time of the year!

The Chocolate Eclair Shop
https://www.facebook.com/johnnynationschocolateeclairshop/
World Famous ( in Ohakune! and beyond) for their Massive Chocolate Eclairs . They also do an awesome sponge roll & fairy cakes, never skimping on the fresh cream ;) Unfortunately, only open 1/2 the year, from end of May through autumn.