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Hut · Southland, New Zealand

Upper Lords Hunters Hut

Rakiura National Park

Upper Lords Hunters Hut is a basic six-bunk backcountry hut on Rakiura, with no DOC track access and map navigation needed. The toilet is provided, rainwater is stored in a tank (boil before use), and multi-fuel burners run on dry firewood you bring. It has no cooking options or utensils.

Upper Lords Hunters Hut is a hut in Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand, with 6 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Upper Lords Hunters Hut in Rakiura National Park

How booking Upper Lords Hunters Hut works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 6 bunks.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

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
-47.07501, 168.04991

In an emergency, call 111.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Upper Lords Hunters Hut yet. Book it with DOC.

Upper Lords Hunters Hut: questions

Do I need to book Upper Lords Hunters Hut ahead?

Yes. Upper Lords Hunters Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).

How many people does Upper Lords Hunters Hut sleep?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 6 bunks at Upper Lords Hunters Hut.

How much does Upper Lords 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.