Hut · Southland, New Zealand
Southwest Arm Hunters Hut
Rakiura National Park
Southwest Arm Hunters Hut is a hut in Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand, with 6 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Southwest Arm 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
- Site types
- 6 bunks
- Fees (NZD)
- Per person for the length of your stay, up to 10 days: $30 per person for the length of your stay
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Toilet provided, Rainwater tank, boil before use, Multi-fuel burners, bring dry firewood
- Rules and limits
- No cooking options or utensils
- Getting there
- Backcountry, no DOC track access, navigate by map
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -46.93562, 167.98424
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Southwest Arm 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 Park3.3 km (2.1 mi)
- North Arm HutRakiura National Park6.4 km (4 mi)
- North Arm CampsiteRakiura National Park6.4 km (4 mi)
- Hapuatuna Hunters HutRakiura National Park7 km (4.3 mi)
- North Big Glory Hunters HutRakiura National Park11 km (6.8 mi)
- Māori Beach CampsiteRakiura National Park11.8 km (7.3 mi)
Southwest Arm Hunters Hut: questions
Do I need to book Southwest Arm Hunters Hut ahead?
Yes. Southwest Arm Hunters Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many people does Southwest Arm Hunters Hut sleep?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 6 bunks at Southwest Arm Hunters Hut.
How much does Southwest Arm Hunters Hut cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Per person for the length of your stay, up to 10 days $30 NZD per person for the length of your stay.
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.