McKerrow Island Hut | Hollyford Track, Fiordland National Park
The issue with McKerrow Island Hut is access. You need to get at least your feet wet, if not your undies, but the flood overflow, while deepish, is often not flowing too dramatically. It can be easy enough to cross, unless it’s not.
For those who venture across there is a reward: a superb view down Lake McKerrow/Wakatipu Waitai and of the Darran Range. The old-style McKerrow Island Hut is more character laden than some of the recent constructions. Yeah, have a little adventure, stay here.
category . . . serviced hut
hut fee . . . From 1 July 2026
Peak summer 1 December to 29 February | Friday & Saturday
Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $17.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Peak summer 1 December to 29 February | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $29.00 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $14.50 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
Summer 1 October to 30 April | Friday & Saturday
Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $16.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Summer 1 October to 30 April | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $28.00 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $14.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
Off-season 1 May to 30 September | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $25.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. How to pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass.
booking . . . required all year for hut but not campsite, book here
campsite fee . . . From 1 July 2026
Adult (18+ years): $15.00 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4years): free
Fees for camping are paid with hut tickets, a Backcountry Hut Pass, or a Campsite Pass. A Backcountry Hut Pass is valid for camping year-round. Campsites can’t be booked.
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.
Campers may use the hut’s water supply and toilets.
elevation . . . 15 m
bunks . . . 12
built . . . 1965 [BR]
heating . . . woodburner
water . . . tap above sink, from rainwater tank
toilet . . . longdrop
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