Smoky Beach Hunters Hut | Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island

Smoky Beach Hunters Hut is another newish Stewart Island hunters’ hut.

In a manuka forest, close to the Smoky River estuary and beach, so there’s plenty of firewood around.

Has all the amenities of the usual DOC hut, with some useful additions abandoned by previous hunting parties, pots and pans, etc.

For more information refer to the Rakiura Hunter Camp Trust website.

Not for use by casual trampers.

category . . . hunter’s hut, built and are maintained by the Rakiura Hunter Camp Trust

booking . . . essential, book through the Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre,, or email to stewartisland@doc.govt.nz

hut fee . . . $30 per person/per stay (you can stay up to 10 days).

elevation . . . 5 m

bunks . . . 6

built . . . 2015

heating . . . woodburner

water . . . rainwater tank

toilet . . . longdrop