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 Ray Phillips, Nigel Hodge, Alex Kidd, Doug Gordon, Steve Long and Sam Long, and Thames Valley members Bill Duncan and Kathy Duncan. It was funded by the Community Trust of Southland and Rakiura Hunter Camps Charitable Trust.
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.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4 - 6 days round trip from freshwater landing Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CJ08
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1201281, N4788265
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 |