Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Stafford Hut

This is a standard six-bunk hut in the South Westland area.

West Coast, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Jackson Bay - Gorge River area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

10m

Approx. elevation

-43.99613, 168.54516

Coordinates

BY10
E1242801, N5118901

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About this hut

Heritage

In 1875 there was a major attempt to move settlers into the area. At that time 12 families lived on the banks of the Smoothwater River. Two years later all the families had moved on, driven away by wet weather, swampy soil, big rivers and the lack of a wharf.

In 1972 the site was a deer-hunting base and the Stafford Hut was flown in. Carcasses were stored in a freezer beside the hut and flown out regularly by helicopter.

Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-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.

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