North Arm Hut | Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island
North Arm Hut is sited above a beach — too shallow to swim, but it does reveal 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 big tables, and an outside 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 … Winter Season | 1 July – 30 September
All adults (18+ years): $26 per person, per night
All children (17 years and under): free
Shoulder season | 1 May – 30 June
All adults (18+ years): $32 per person, per night
All children (17 years and under): free
Summer season | 1 October – 30 April | different costs for Kiwis and non-residents
Kiwi adults (18+ years): $37 per person, per night
Kiwi children (17 years and under): free but booking still required
Non-resident adults (18+ years): $56 per person, per night
Non-resident children (17 years and under): $28 per person, per night
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
booking … required for hut, either online or at a DOC office
bunks … 24 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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