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.

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.
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.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- North Tikotatahi Hunters HutRakiura National Park7.8 km (4.8 mi)
- Kellys Hunters HutRakiura National Park9.2 km (5.7 mi)
- Port Adventure Hunters HutRakiura National Park10 km (6.2 mi)
- Hapuatuna Hunters HutRakiura National Park13.5 km (8.4 mi)
- Little Glory Hunters HutGlory Cove Scenic Reserve13.7 km (8.5 mi)
- Chew Tobacco Hunters HutStewart Island/Rakiura13.8 km (8.6 mi)
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.