Big Hellfire or Hellfire Pass Hut | Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island
Big Hellfire Hut is almost at the top of the hill. Note it’s big days either side of this hut, Mason Bay or East Ruggedy.
The sign says Big Hellfire, DOC says Hellfire Pass Hut, take your pick.
Nestled into the bush with big rata trees close at hand there are some spectacular views to be had of both Benson Peak and the swamps down in the valley at Ruggedy Flat, or, if you climb a short distance through the sand dunes, down to Big Hellfire Beach and the big ocean swells coming in past Codfish Island/Whenua Hou.
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
bunks … 12 mattresses, on two sleeping platforms
heating … woodburner
water … tap above internal sink, water from rainwater tank
toilet … 1 x longdrop
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