Trampers outside Port William Hut
Image:
Keri Moyle
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Port William Hut
Located in Rakiura National Park and Stewart Island/Rakiura in the Southland region
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Introduction
This is a 24-bunk Great Walk hut located on the Rakiura Track in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
24 bunk beds
Fees
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $44 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $22 per person, per night
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $66 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $33 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
1 May – 30 June 2024
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $32 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
1 July – 30 September 2024
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $31 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $15 per person per night
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings
Read the terms and conditions before you book.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CH09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1225339, N4801297
Weather forecast
Boil water before use
Water at this hut is not treated and needs to be boiled before use. High rat numbers on Stewart Island/Rakiura increase the risk of tank water being contaminated.
What to take
Huts have basic facilities. You'll need to take:
- sleeping bag
- cooking stove, gas, pots/pans and utensils
- toilet paper
- rubbish bag
- newspaper/firelighters and matches/lighter for the wood burner/fire
- torch.
Contacts
| Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 219 0009 |
| stewartisland@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 15 Main Road Oban 9818 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |