North Arm Hut | Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island
North Arm Hut is sited above a beach — too shallow to swim, but it does reveal edible blue mussels at full low tide on the rocks — with a corker view over the inlet.
The main living area was significantly enlarged in 2012, with extensive bench space, a few large tables, and an outdoor deck. Considerable work has been done to eliminate a bedbug issue.
You can often hear kiwis. Whether you can spot one depends on luck for some, and endeavour for those without luck.
In summer, earplugs might be a good investment, ie, for sleeping.
category … Great Walk hut
hut fee . . . from 1 July 2026
New Zealand residents | Summer | 1 October to 30 April
Adult (18+ years): $44.00 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $22.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
International | Summer | 1 October to 30 April
Adult (18+ years): $66.00 per night
Child/Youth/Infant (0-17 years): $33.00 per night
New Zealand residents & International | Winter & September | 1 July to 30 September
Adult (18+ years): $31.00 per night
NZ Child/Youth/Infant (5-17 years): $15.00 per night
NZ Infant (0–4 years): free
International Child/Youth/Infant (0-17 years): $15.00 per night
New Zealand residents & International | Shoulder | 1 May to 30 June
Adult (18+ years): $35.00 per night
NZ Child/Youth (5-17 years): $15.00 per night
NZ Infant (0–4 years): free
International Child/Youth/Infant (0-17 years): $15.00 per night
Backcountry Hut Passes and hut tickets are not valid at this hut.
booking . . . required for all trampers, including infants. book here
hut warden . . . in residence in summer months
bunks … 24 mattresses in two bunkrooms
heating … firebox, wood supplied
cooking … none, bring your own
water … taps above 2 inside sinks, from rainwater tank
toilet … 2 x longdrop
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