The Old Waihohonu Hut, Tongariro Northern Circuit, North Island, New Zealand

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This was the first hut built in Tongariro National Park (1904) and is the oldest existing mountain hut in New Zealand. It was the base for the first recreational skiing in New Zealand. It was in active use for over 60 years and remains standing on its original site. The hut was registered as a category one historic place by the Historic Places Trust in 1993.

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Size: 5120px × 3401px
Location: Egmont National Park, North Island, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Vincent Lowe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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