Hunters huts in Rakiura National Park were built and are maintained by the Rakiura Hunter Camps Charitable Trust. They are for accommodating hunters who have booked the surrounding hunting blocks. These huts must be booked and paid for through the Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre.
Hunter huts offer very basic shelter with limited facilities and services. They have:
- multi-fuel burners - take your own dry firewood
- tank water supply (1000 litres, rainwater)
- mattresses
- stainless steel bench inside and outside
- a meat safe
- a toilet
- an axe or saw, a broom, and a dust pan.
They don't have:
- cooking options and utensils.
Get more details of individual huts on the Trust website.
History of the hut
The hut was built by Southland NZ Deerstalkers' Association members members Nathan Dawson, David Brown and Brian Robinson, and Western Southland members Maurice McCabe, Dary Shirley and CJ Sutherland. It was funded by the Community Trust of Southland.
Fees
- $30 per person for the length of your stay, up to 10 days maximum.
For example, 1 night will cost $30, or 9 nights will cost $30.
Bookings
Bookings are essential - book through the Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre.
This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CJ10
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1232065, N4774000
Boil water before use
Water at this hut is not treated and needs to be boiled before use. High rat numbers on Stewart Island/Rakiura increase the risk of tank water being contaminated.
Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 219 0009 |
| Email: | stewartisland@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 15 Main Road Oban 9818 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |