Port William Hut
Rakiura National Park • Southland
Alerts
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Forecast point: Port William Hut (0m)
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- About
- This is a 24-bunk Great Walk hut located on the Rakiura Track in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
Fees and bookings
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
| Date range | Adult NZ | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October – 30 April | $44 | $66 | $22 | $33 | Free |
| 1 May – 30 June | $38 | $38 | $19 | $19 | Free |
| 1 July – 30 September | $31 | $31 | $15 | $15 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings
Book Rakiura Track huts/campsites online
Read the terms and conditions before you book.
Getting there
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CH09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1225339, N4801297
Know before you go
Weather forecast
Port William Hut weather forecast – NIWA website
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.
What to take
Huts have basic facilities. You'll need to take:
- sleeping bag
- cooking stove, gas, pots/pans and utensils
- toilet paper
- rubbish bag
- newspaper/firelighters and matches/lighter for the wood burner/fire
- torch.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the hut