Caswell Sound Hut

About Caswell Sound Hut
Caswell Sound Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, on the South Island. It has 4 bunks. Its facilities include non-flush toilets, water from a stream and water supply. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Iris Burn Campsite, 42 km away.
This is a basic four-bunk hut in western Fiordland. This historic hut is the only physical feature remaining from the New Zealand-American Fiordland expedition of 1949.
Facilities
- Non-flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- Water supply
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some huts must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each hut offers.
Location
Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, South Island
Nearby
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- Queenstown to Milford Sound Drive 2026: Route, Time, Winter Rules and Stops
Questions about Caswell Sound Hut
Is Caswell Sound Hut free?
Yes. Caswell Sound Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Caswell Sound Hut have?
Caswell Sound Hut has 4 bunks.
What facilities does Caswell Sound Hut have?
Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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