Hut · Southland, New Zealand
Kellys Hunters Hut
Rakiura National Park
Kellys Hunters Hut has six bunks in Rakiura National Park and no DOC track access, so you plan the route and navigate yourself. The hut has a toilet, a rainwater tank (boil before use) and multi-fuel burners. Bring dry firewood, as there are no cooking options or utensils.
Kellys Hunters Hut is a hut in Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand, with 6 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Kellys 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: $30 per person for the length of the stay (up to 10 days)
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
- -47.07236, 168.17165
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Kellys Hunters Hut yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- North Tikotatahi Hunters HutRakiura National Park2 km (1.2 mi)
- Port Adventure Hunters HutRakiura National Park2.6 km (1.6 mi)
- Chew Tobacco Hunters HutStewart Island/Rakiura6.8 km (4.2 mi)
- Upper Lords Hunters HutRakiura National Park9.2 km (5.7 mi)
- Little Glory Hunters HutGlory Cove Scenic Reserve11 km (6.8 mi)
- North Big Glory Hunters HutRakiura National Park13.1 km (8.1 mi)
Kellys Hunters Hut: questions
Do I need to book Kellys Hunters Hut ahead?
Yes. Kellys Hunters Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many people does Kellys Hunters Hut sleep?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 6 bunks at Kellys Hunters Hut.
How much does Kellys Hunters Hut cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Stay fee $30 NZD per person for the length of the stay (up to 10 days).
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.