Places to stay
Fiordland National Park
Hidden Falls Hut
Hut
• Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Hidden Falls Hut (12 bunk, stove, firewood available) is a serviced hut about 1.5-2.5 hours from the Hollyford roadend on the Hollyford Valley floor. The hut is the first public hut on the Hollyfor...
Port Craig School Hut
Hut
• Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 22.
This hut along the South Coast is the former school of the logging village of Port Craig. It sleeps 20 and has a log fire that really warms up the place. Wires to hang clothes, 2 sinks, some cutler...
Westies Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 5.
A hut inside a sea cave! This hut is located in Prices Harbour, near Big River. Water from nearby stream.
Shallow Bay Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Basically a big shed on the sandy shores of misty Manapouri. Situated beneath tall trees, it would be idyllic except the giant mosquitoes that fly by night. (And local waterskiiers that buzz around...
Thomson Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC).
(Lake) Thomson Hut - on the George Sound track at the forks with the Wapiti Creek.
Wood burner, tank water, creek & pool outside
Hokuri Hut
Hut
• Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
A new hut on a terrace above lake McKerrow on the Hollyford Track.
Hokuri marks the coastward end of the infamous Demon Trail: such named as the track leaves the valley floor between Demon T...
Clinton Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 40.Bookings required.
Great Walks hut on the Milford Track. Bookings are required during summer (see DOC link).
Turners Biv
Rock bivouac
These bivvy rocks were discovered by Samuel Turner in about 1920. The rocks are located on a tussock terrace above Leader Creek in the Darran Mountains. Two rocks have space for three and two. With...
Homer Hut
Hut
• Serviced Hut (NZAC). Capacity: 30.
Well-equipped NZAC hut located in the Gertrude Valley east of the Homer Tunnel. This hut is most popular with climbers exploring the Darran Mountains. A warden is resident in summer months, and wil...
Gill's Biv
Rock bivouac
A large rock dropped of the Darran Range, located at the head of Lake Adelaide. Mike Gill identified the biv in the 1950s. The rock has space for up to 8, and offers a grand view down the lake.
Harris Saddle Shelter
Hut
• Shelter (DOC).
Enclosed day shelter perched on Harris Saddle, on the Routeburn Track. Overnight use prohibited. A side trip from here leads up Conical Hill.
Lake Mackenzie Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 50.Bookings required.
A Great Walks Hut on the Routeburn Track. During the summer season, bookings are required, with a maximum two-night stay. The main building sleeps 24 in bunks and on a sleeping platform, and conta...
Hope Arm Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Hope Arm Hut is nestled behind the sandy shores of Hope Arm, Lake Manapouri. An amazing spot with great a campsite and a beautiful secluded beach, but the area is a haven for sandflies, which will ...
North Borland Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Small corrugated iron hut on the north branch of the Borland Burn.
Kaipo Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Remote hut located in a clearing on the Kaipo River west of Lake McKerrow. Airstrip nearby.
Freeman Burn Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.
A hut at the head of North Arm, Lake Manapouri, accessible by boat.
During the 1920s, Les Murrell ran the Doubtful Sound Track over Wilmot Pass. He planned to extend this into a circuit, with a ...
West Arm Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.
At the West Arm of Lake Manapouri. Also on the Dusky Track.
This hut started its life on the Percy Saddle road, above West Arm. It was originally built in the 1960’s by New Zealand Post to hous...
Rodger Inlet Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
There are two huts on Rodger Inlet, the new (2009) 6 bunk hut (replacing the original A-frame) and the original 2 bunk hut.
The new hut has a wood fireplace, outside rainwater tank and tap, and ...
Iris Burn Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 60.Bookings required.
Tucked between lakes Manapouri and Te Anau, this Great Walks hut is part of the Kepler Track. Bookings required during summer season.
Big Bay Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 9.
Big Bay Hut (9 bunk, stove, limited firewood, tank water) is a house just above the beach in the remote Big Bay community of southern Westland.
This marks the seaward end of the tough Pyke Riv...
Demon Trail Hut
Hut
• Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Demon Trail Hut (serviced, 12 bunks, stove, firewood) marks the southern end of the infamous Demon Trail. Between the Hollyford roadend and here the Hollyford Track plods easily along the broad va...
Deas Cove Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.
A hut located in Deas Cove, Thompson Sound, Doubtful Sound.
McKerrow Island Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Alternative hut located at the head of Lake McKerrow on the Hollyford Track. The hut is located on an island, and may not be accessible when the Hollyford River is in flood.
Clark Hut (A frame)
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
The Clark Hut (sleeps 4, stream water) is a basic A-Frame at the southern end of the Grebe River flats. Whilst lacking the character of the nearby Historic Clark Hut, it is conveniently located on...
Te Oneroa A-frame Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Tiny A-frame biv behind the beach at Te Oneroa.
Mackinnon Pass Shelter
Hut
• Shelter (DOC).
New shelter (constructed 2010) located on Mackinnon Pass on the Milford Track. Overnight use prohibited.
The Divide Shelter
Hut
• Shelter (DOC).
Open shelter at the Milford end of the Routeburn Track. Overnight use prohibited.
Junction Burn Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Hut on the shore of South West Arm, Lake Te Anau.
Caswell Sound Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
Hut at the head of Caswell Sound. A track leads along the Stillwater River up to nearby Lake Marchant.
Green Lake Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Brand new hut that replaces the older hut (it still exists about 1km away as an alternative in case the new one is full).
Good wood/coal-burner and when I was there (a week after the official open...
Howden Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28.
Hut on the Routeburn Track, destroyed by a landslide in February 2020.
Landing Shed
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 7.
Coastal hut at Otago Retreat in Preservation Inlet, built 1940. This building originally serviced the Puysegur Point Lighthouse.
Slaughterburn Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.
New hut on the Slaughter Burn, a tributary of the Waitutu River. The hut was built in 2009, and replaces an old privately owned cullers' hut.
Hauroko Burn Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.
Hut at the southern terminus of the Dusky Track. The hut is on the northern shoreline of Lake Hauroko.
Halfway Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Hut on the Dusky Track, 4-6 hours from Lake Hauroko.
Dumpling Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 40.Bookings required.
Third hut on the Milford Track, north of Mackinnon Pass on the Arthur River. Bookings required (see DOC link).
Caroline Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Hut beneath Caroline Peak on the shore of Lake Hauroko. There are no tracks to the hut.
Borland Shelter / Borland Bivvy / Island Lake Track Shelter
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3.
The Borland Shelter (sleeps 3, river water) is a basic road-end A-frame shelter. The hut has no facilities apart from 3 beds, though stream water is available nearby. The hut is located at the ro...
Lake Hankinson Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Hut at the head of Lake Hankinson on the George Sound Track.
Kintail Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Hut on the Dusky Track just southwest of Centre Pass.
Eel Creek Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Hut at Eel Creek on the southern shore of Lake Monowai. No foot access.
Pawnbroker Rock
Rock bivouac
This bivvy was found by Paul Powell, and named after the arrangement of tussocks growing on the rock. The bivvy has space for four.
Located in dense bush 250m below Grave's Couloir, 30m from the...
Phil's Biv
Rock bivouac
Rock biv high above the head of lake Adelaide, beneath Marian Peak. Several rocks provide rooms with benches.
Note: Approximate location.
Rodger Inlet Historic Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Historic hut on the shores of Lake Monowai. A new hut is nearby.
Henry Creek Campsite
Campsite
• Basic Campsite (DOC).
Extensive camping under trees on the shore of Lake Te Anau. Beautiful views of Middle Fiord. Self-registration on site. No drinking water available.
Mintaro Hut
Hut
• Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 40.Bookings required.
Cascade Creek Campsite
Campsite
• Scenic Campsite (DOC). 120 spaces.
Large campsite on the Milford Road at the foot of Lake Gunn. Wheelchair accessible toilet.
Brod Bay campsite
Campsite
• Great Walks Campsite (DOC). 15 spaces.
Campsite in beech forest on the shoreline of Lake Te Anau.
Walker Creek Campsite
Campsite
• Basic Campsite (DOC). 4 spaces.
A small roadside picnic area on the Eglinton River, with limited camping space. No drinking water. Self registration.
Deer Flat Campsite
Campsite
• Great Walks Campsite (DOC). 20 spaces.
Extensive flats under trees next to the Eglinton River.
Lake Mackenzie Campsite
Campsite
• Great Walks Campsite (DOC). 9 spaces.
Small campsite on the Routeburn Track located near the hut.
Hut categories
- Great Walks Hut
- Well appointed DOC hut on one of the nine Great Walks. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Facilities typically include toilets, heating, water, and bunks with mattresses. Some huts will have lighting, gas cooking, and a DOC ranger.
- Serviced Hut
- Larger, high standard hut. Many serviced huts have a booking system and must be booked in advance. Other huts require a back country hut pass or 3 hut tickets. Mostly owned by DOC. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
- Serviced Alpine Hut
- Alpine hut owned by DOC or clubs such as NZAC. Generally no heating. Payment varies. Facilities typically include a toilet, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
- Standard Hut
- Typical DOC hut. Back country hut pass / 1 hut ticket required, no bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, and bunks with mattresses.
- Basic Hut/Bivvy
- Small DOC huts of 2-6 bunks. No fees or bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet and bunks with mattresses.
In general, food and cooking equipment is not available at huts. See DOC and NZAC websites for details of pricing and booking.
Campsite categories
- Great Walks Campsite
- Campsites are available on most Great Walks, usually next to huts. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Toilets, water supply. No use of hut facilities not available.
- Serviced, Scenic, or Standard Campsite
- Accessible by car or boat, and offering a range of facilities.
- Basic Campsite
- Accessible by car or boat, but with minimal facilities. No fees or bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.
- Backcountry Campsite
- Walk-in access. Fees vary. No bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.