Tongariro National Park Winter Hunt

Hey Guy's,

I was looking at going to the Whakapapaiti Hut in the Tongariro National Park at the end August with a couple of mates.

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-re...kapapaiti-hut/

I was wondering if anyone has had any luck up there?

Both mates have pulled out so I am thinking twice about soloing it in the middle of winter but would like to head there at some point.

Any pointers or feed most welcome.

That hut/valley was where I saw my first wild deer back in the early 80's! I'm tempted to go in during summer for an "old time's sake" hunt. Hell; I may even find the Gerber knife I lost that I had saved for forever on apprentice wages! ;) Sorry not to answer your question; but good luck :)

Thanks mate...any feedback is good feedback

We use to have more luck back in the 1990’s camping closer to Hauhungatahi. Did one trip into Whakapaiti staying at the hut but didn’t see any.

A few deer up on Hauhungatahi and in the flats below it. Bush is average though

The bush is well below average. It was a morning and evening hunt watching the flats.

Thanks for the feedback guys!!