East Ruggedy Hut | Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island

Just behind the East Ruggedy Hut is a splendid grove of mature rimu trees with an understory carpet of Blechnum, ie, crown fern. Real nice.

This hut is exactly what you need for a good night’s sleep as it’s quiet, very quiet indeed.

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, in two sleeping platforms in two bunk areas

heating … woodburner

water … tap above internal sink, water from rainwater tank

toilet … 1 x longdrop