Hut · Southland, New Zealand
Homestead Hunters Hut
Rakiura National Park
Homestead Hunters Hut is a small four-bunk hut in Rakiura National Park. It has a toilet, a rainwater tank (boil before use) and multi-fuel burners, so bring dry firewood. It has no cooking options or utensils.
Homestead Hunters Hut is a hut in Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand, with 4 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

How booking Homestead Hunters Hut works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 4 bunks.
At a glance
- Type
- Hut · DOC category: Basic/Bivvy Hut
- Sleeps
- 4 bunks
- Fees (NZD)
- Per-person stay fee: $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
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -46.92054, 167.79698
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Homestead Hunters Hut yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Martins Creek Hunters HutRakiura National Park3.4 km (2.1 mi)
- Little Hellfire Hunters HutRakiura National Park7.3 km (4.5 mi)
- Cavalier Hunters HutRakiura National Park7.4 km (4.6 mi)
- Southwest Arm Hunters HutRakiura National Park14.3 km (8.9 mi)
- North Arm CampsiteRakiura National Park17.3 km (10.7 mi)
- North Arm HutRakiura National Park17.3 km (10.7 mi)
Homestead Hunters Hut: questions
Do I need to book Homestead Hunters Hut ahead?
Yes. Homestead Hunters Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many people does Homestead Hunters Hut sleep?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 4 bunks at Homestead Hunters Hut.
How much does Homestead Hunters Hut cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Per-person stay fee $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.