We’ve been around for over 65 years…

All are welcome!  Any individual, family or group from anywhere in NZ can book to stay.
The Wanganui Club is a non-profit organisation run by enthusiastic club members. It exist solely for the purpose of skiing, snowboarding and for people who have a passion for the mountains – not for commercial gain.  When you stay in the Hut, you are welcomed as ‘part of the club’. Duties are rostered to help with the day to day running of the lodge.

The first Wanganui hut was built over 65 years ago. Since then countless families have called it home. Three major renovations have taken place since ’49. The Hut then, and still now, is well known for its all-ages friendly atmosphere, delicious hearty meals, and warm welcome on the slopes.

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‘The Hut’ Facilities  – Our club lodge on Whakapapa
The Wanganui Ski Club Lodge (‘The Hut’) is situated at an altitude of 1792m – the highest ski club lodge on Mt Ruapehu and indeed New Zealand. Your first run of the day is down to the second chair (Waterfall Express chair lift).

Kitchen
Fully equipped large kitchen and pantry. Meals are communally cooked and shared – cooked breakfast and dinner.
Lounge
Adorned with all the creature comforts you’d expect, complete with dance floor and roaring fire.
Dining room
Dominated by one long wooden table – long so as to accommodate the whole hut at mealtimes.
Ski Room and Ski Storage
Our ski room provides convenient storage for skis while you are staying on the slopes, and there is storage for club members gear during the off-season also.
Drying Room
Your gear might become wet on the slopes, but it won’t start the next day that way.
Bunkroom
Sleeps 28 people in a comfortable ‘community living’ triple section bunkroom. Two bunkrooms with 8 single bunks apiece, and one bunkroom with 4 double bunks and 4 single bunks.
Bathroom and Showers
Each bathroom has 2 toilets and 2 showers. Cleaned every day – it’s one of the Hut chores…

Lodge Operation
The Hut is run by its members. A club member is appointed ‘Hut Leader’ and he or she allocates essential daily chores such as meal preparation or vacuuming.  Everyone gets a job, and it doesn’t take long to get the Hut ship shape.  

We are a friendly and family focused bunch with a long tradition of hospitality.  We all pitch in, often we ski together and we remain friends outside of the club environment. The Hut does not have a TV, kids  socialize amongst the many new friends . There is also a lot of quiet reading done by adults in front of the roaring log fire…. and a bit of wine consumed from time to time.

We are welcoming new members every season who wish to share and contribute to our great club.

For a stay at the Hut you will need to bring the following:

• Bed linen (sheets & pillow cases) or sleeping bag. The lodge is equipped with blankets and pillows.
• Your own mountain apparel. The Hut is situated in an environment that can at times experience extreme weather conditions, (hot and cold). It is important you bring appropriate outdoors snow-wear clothing, sunglasses / goggles, and sunscreen.
• Sturdy walking or snow boots are essential. Walking up in your work shoes or trainers is discouraged!
• Light indoor apparel including shoes/slippers as après ski footwear for inside the hut.
• Your own special refreshments.
• Any personal items and toiletries you may need.