Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy a hut ticket online for each night's stay. You can print or display the digital ticket on your device, or write down the ticket and confirmation numbers to take with you. You can also buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that allows you to stay at non-bookable DOC huts for a 12 month period.
This hut can be accessed from the middle arm of Lake Te Anau.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA13
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1167503, N4985534
This area is part of the Murchison mountains protected-takahē area. Entry is by Department of Conservation permit-only (December to February).
Prevent the spread of didymo
Didymo is present in Lake Te Anau and Eglinton River, but is not currently in the pristine Junction Burn or Doon River or Lake Hankinson.
All visitors should take precautions to avoid transporting didymo when on these waterways, including when swimming/fishing/boating/kayaking.
Do not take water from these areas and avoid filling water bottles.
More information about preventing the spread of freshwater pests in Fiordland National Park.
Check, Clean, Dry
Clean all gear when moving between waterways to prevent the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests.
Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
| Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 1 Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |