Rakeahua Hut | Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island
Rakeahua Hut is a 1970s SF 70 NZFS hut, the last on the NW/S circuits, with the open fire replaced with a woodburner, and surrounded by eight ancient, majestic macrocarpa trees.
Worth considering the stroll up Mt Rakeahua if the weather is okay. The track is well marked in the forest and generally pleasant walking. Helps you don’t need to lug your pack. Note that care needs to taken above the treeline if the weather deteriorates. The view rewards the effort.
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 … 6 mattresses
heating … woodburner
water … tap above external sink, water from rainwater tank
toilet … 1 x longdrop
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