Wairaurahiri Hut | near Fiordland National Park
Perched close to the substantial Wairaurahiri River that flows out of Lake Hauroko. Interestingly, the east side of the river was logged, the west side not, and it is a major contrast in vegetation. The track from Port Craig Schoolhouse Hut runs along an old railway line and is easy walking for much of the way, with four major historic viaducts to check out.
Worth the walk on the good track down to the river mouth. Some may prefer to stay at the more luxurious Waitutu Lodge on the river’s other side, where people jet-boating down from Lake Hauroko stay for a night or two.
North-facing and pretty well appointed overall.
category . . . standard hut
hut fee . . . from 1 July 2026
Adult (18+ years): $15.00 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night of your stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. A Backcountry Hut Pass is also valid year-round.
booking . . . not required all year for either hut or camping
campsite fee . . . free to camp
elevation . . . 10 m
bunks . . . 12 mattresses, on four platforms
built . . . 1974
heating . . . woodburner
water . . . tap at indoor sink from rainwater tank
toilet . . . longdrop
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