Waitutu Hut | Fiordland National Park
Similar configuration to Wairaurahiri Hut. Back in the 70s, they must have had a Build-It-and-People-Will-Come mentality. I don’t think they are, in fact, coming.
The first half of the track from Wairaurahiri Hut is the boggiest of the entire South Coast Track. It gets better, ie, less boggy, west of Angus Burn.
It is closer to the beach than Wairaurahiri Hut, and it is easier to find firewood.
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 . . . 14 on four platforms, and two squeaky metal beds
built . . . 1975
heating . . . woodburner
water . . . tap at indoor sink from rainwater tank
toilet . . . longdrop
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