Hut · Southland, New Zealand
Hapuatuna Hunters Hut
Rakiura National Park
Hapuatuna Hunters Hut is a six-bunk hut in Rakiura National Park, in the backcountry with no DOC track access. Plan your route and navigate. It has a toilet, a rainwater tank (boil before use) and multi-fuel burners, but no cooking options or utensils.
Hapuatuna Hunters Hut is a hut in Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand, with 6 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

How booking Hapuatuna Hunters Hut works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 6 bunks.
At a glance
- Type
- Hut · DOC category: Basic/Bivvy Hut
- Sleeps
- 6 bunks
- Fees (NZD)
- Stay fee (per person): $30 per person for the length of stay, up to 10 days maximum
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Toilet, Rainwater tank; boil before use
- Rules and limits
- Multi-fuel burners; bring own dry firewood
- No cooking options or utensils
- Getting there
- Backcountry; no DOC track access; plan route and navigate
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -46.95447, 168.07173
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Hapuatuna Hunters Hut yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Abrahams Bay Hunters HutRakiura National Park3.7 km (2.3 mi)
- North Big Glory Hunters HutRakiura National Park4 km (2.5 mi)
- Little Glory Hunters HutGlory Cove Scenic Reserve6.6 km (4.1 mi)
- Southwest Arm Hunters HutRakiura National Park7 km (4.3 mi)
- North Arm HutRakiura National Park8.9 km (5.5 mi)
- North Arm CampsiteRakiura National Park8.9 km (5.5 mi)
Hapuatuna Hunters Hut: questions
Do I need to book Hapuatuna Hunters Hut ahead?
Yes. Hapuatuna Hunters Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many people does Hapuatuna Hunters Hut sleep?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 6 bunks at Hapuatuna Hunters Hut.
How much does Hapuatuna Hunters Hut cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Stay fee (per person) $30 NZD per person for the length of stay, up to 10 days maximum.
What is the emergency number at Rakiura National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Permits and tracks nearby
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.