Image: Keri Moyle | ©
Trampers with packs outside Port William Hut.
Port William Hut

Located in Rakiura National Park and Stewart Island/Rakiura in the Southland region

This is a 24-bunk Great Walk hut located on the Rakiura Track in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.

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
18 + years

Adult INT
18+ years

Child NZ
5 to 17 years

Child INT
0 to 17 years

Infant NZ
0 to 4 years

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

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: CH09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1225339, N4801297

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.
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