Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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North Pegasus Hunters Hut

This is a basic eight-bunk hut in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.

Southland, New Zealand

Hut DOC Rakiura National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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50m

-47.19429, 167.66789

E1196140, N4759438

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About this hut

Hunters huts in Rakiura National Park were built and are maintained by the Rakiura Hunter Camps Trust. They are for accommodating hunters who have booked the surrounding hunting blocks. These huts must be booked and paid for through the Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre. 

Hunter huts offer very basic shelter with limited facilities and services. They have:

  • multi-fuel burners - take your own dry firewood
  • tank water supply (1000 litres, rainwater)
  • mattresses
  • stainless steel bench inside and outside
  • a meat safe
  • a toilet
  • an axe or saw, a broom, and a dust pan.

They don't have:

  • cooking options and utensils.

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History of the hut

The hut was built in 2000 by members of the Stewart Island Lions Club. It was funded by DOC.

Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

$30 per person for the length of your stay, up to 10 days maximum.

For example, 1 night will cost $30, or 9 nights will cost $30.

Bookings

Bookings are essential - book through the Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre.

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