Find out about the DOC backcountry huts available in the Southland area of the wider Southland region.
Find out about the DOC backcountry huts available on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
There are no backcountry huts on the ecologically fragile subantarctic islands. You need a permit to visit the islands and you must be accompanied by a government representative.
An A-Z listing of Southland huts.
Find out about the DOC backcountry huts available in Fiordland.
Find the DOC backcountry huts available in the Otago region.
DOC manages a network of over 950 huts of all shapes and sizes. Find out where they are and the facilities they offer.
Backcountry huts information sheet (PDF, 272K)
Backcountry hut pass and tickets order form (PDF, 504K)
North Island backcountry huts (list and fees) (PDF, 148K)
South Island backcountry huts (list and fees) (PDF, 235K)
Backcountry campsites - walk in
Backcountry huts removed and not available for accommodation (PDF, 62K)
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