New Zealand backcountry huts

Hut icon with map of New Zealand.

DOC manages a network of over 950 huts of all shapes and sizes. Find out where they are and the facilities they offer.

West Coast region

Top toaroha hut.

Find the DOC backcountry huts available on the West Coast.

Otago region

French Ridge hut, Otago.

Find the DOC backcountry huts available in the Otago region.

Southland region

Cavalier Hunters Hut, Stewart Island/Rakiura

Find the DOC backcountry huts available in Southland.

Northern Fiordland

Inside the Clinton Hut, Milford Track. Photo copyright: Neil Hunt.

Find out about backcountry huts in northern Fiordland which includes the Milford Road, Milford Sound and Hollyford Valley areas.

Western Fiordland

Lake Roe Hut, Dusky Track. Photo copyright Dave Quested.

Find out about backcountry huts in the remote areas of western Fiordland which include Preservation Inlet, Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound, George Sound and other coastal areas.

Southern Fiordland

Port Craig School Hut by night, South Coast Track. Photo: Dawn Patterson.

Find out about backcountry huts in southern Fiordland which includes the Lake Monowai, Borland Road, Waitutu and south coast areas.

Eastern Fiordland

Luxmore Hut, Kepler Track. Photo: Christine Officer.

Find out about backcountry huts in the Te Anau and Manapouri areas.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 249 7924
Fax: +64 3 249 0257
Email: fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
Address: Fiordland National Park
Visitor Centre
Lakefront Drive
Te Anau 9600
Postal Address: PO Box 29
Te Anau 9640

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