Freshwater Hut - Rakiura National Park, Southland | Hut Bagger

Freshwater Hut

Rakiura National Park, Southland

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Freshwater Hut, Rakiura National Park by Tarata - Mid November, 2024

Freshwater Hut, Rakiura National Park by nickmonteith - Mid March, 2024

Freshwater Hut, Rakiura National Park by Tramper - Freshwater Hut, Raikura NP. Photo Emma Johns

Freshwater Hut, Rakiura National Park by Charlie Ledbrook

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Standard Hut, 16 Bunks

Amenities

Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood Stove

Water Source

Roof into tank

Location

NZ Topo 50:CH09 129 969

NZTM Grid Ref:E1212854 N4796896

Lat/Long:-46.868599167.919696

Elevation:0m

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Aleshia-n-Remy- 04/02/2025

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The door doesn't shut and this ldt in the hundreds of flies that buzzed around most of the night

albertnis- 09/07/2023

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Very easy walk from Mason Bay, unless there's flooding. Water taxis can access this hut at high tide. As Ray said, your best bet is to book a taxi well in advance, then walk from Mason Bay to Freshwater to catch a taxi out in the same day.

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