Freshwater Hut
Rakiura National Park • Southland
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Forecast point: Port William Hut (0m) · 13.2km away
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- About
- This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Getting there
Nearest huts and campsites:
- Mason Bay Hut – 4 hr, 15.5 km
- North Arm Hut and North Arm Campsite – 7 hr, 11 km
- Freds Camp Hut – 5 hr, 10 km
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CH09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1212854, N4796896
Know before you go
Boil water before use
Water at this hut is not treated and needs to be boiled before use. High rat numbers on Stewart Island/Rakiura increase the risk of tank water being contaminated.
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