Image: Keri Moyle | ©
Trampers with packs outside Port William Hut.
Port William Hut

Located in Rakiura National Park and Stewart Island/Rakiura in the Southland region

This is a 24-bunk Great Walk hut located on the Rakiura Track in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.

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

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: CH09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1225339, N4801297

Weather forecast

Port William Hut weather forecast – NIWA website

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.