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Lee Bay
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Rakiura Track Permit
Rakiura National Park · Southland, New Zealand
Year-round Great Walk near Oban with Port William and North Arm huts and three campsites, walked in either direction from Lee Bay or the Fern Gully car park. The longest stay at each hut or campsite is 2 nights.
Get an alert when every night of your Rakiura Track itinerary has room for your group.
How booking the Rakiura Track works
Rakiura Track: Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand. The Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings. Huts and campsites are booked night by night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz.
Rakiura Track elevation profile
Landmark
Lee Bay
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0 km Lee Bay21 km North Arm Hut
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Rakiura Track landmarks
Map of the Rakiura Track, a loop from Lee Bay
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How to get a Rakiura Track permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand
- Distance
- 32 km (19.9 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Huts and campsites are booked night by night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Rakiura Track on bookings.doc.govt.nz. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check bookings.doc.govt.nz and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 111.
How much a Rakiura Track permit costs
Rakiura Track permit fee: Huts NZ$44 (New Zealand adult) or NZ$66 (international adult) per night, 1 Oct to 30 Apr; campsites NZ$19 or NZ$28 per night.
Rakiura Track FAQ
How do I book the Rakiura Track?
Book each hut or campsite night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz. DOC runs a virtual queue when bookings open.
When does Rakiura Track booking open?
For stays from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, bookings opened on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 9:30 am New Zealand time. DOC had not published 2027/28 dates on 29 October 2026.
How much does the Rakiura Track cost?
From 1 October to 30 April a hut night is NZ$44 per adult at the New Zealand rate and NZ$66 at the international rate. Campsites are NZ$19 or NZ$28. These are 2026/27 prices.
How long can I stay at one Rakiura Track hut?
Two nights at most at each hut or campsite.
How do I get to the Rakiura Track?
Fly from Invercargill to Oban in about 20 minutes, or take the ferry from Bluff, about 1 hour. Lee Bay is 5 km from Oban.
Can I walk the Rakiura Track in either direction?
Yes. DOC says it can be walked in either direction and has two start points.
Can I get a Rakiura Track booking if the huts are full?
Nights from a cancellation go back on the DOC system. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.