Places to camp in Southland
Southland covers the Catlins coast, Stewart Island/Rakiura and the farmland and ranges around Invercargill. Most of its places are backcountry huts, and the weather changes fast, so carry warm, waterproof layers.
Abrahams Bay Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Big Hellfire HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Bungaree HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Cavalier Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Christmas Village Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Christmas Village HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Doughboy Bay HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
East Ruggedy HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Freds Camp HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Freshwater HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Hapuatuna Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Homestead Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Kellys Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Little Glory Hunters HutDOC hut · Glory Cove Scenic ReserveFees apply
Little Hellfire Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Long Harry HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Māori Beach CampsiteDOC campsite · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Martin's HutDOC hut · Longwood Forest Conservation AreaFree
Mason Bay HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Mavora Lakes CampsiteDOC campsite · Mavora Lakes Conservation ParkFees apply
Murray Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
North Arm CampsiteDOC campsite · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
North Arm HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
North Big Glory Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
North Pegasus Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
North Tikotatahi Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Piano Flat CampsiteDOC campsite · Waikaia Forest Conservation AreaFees apply
Port Adventure Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Port William CampsiteDOC campsite · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Port William HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Rakeahua HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Smoky Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
South Pegasus Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Tui Base CampHoliday park · TuatapereFees apply
Upper Lords Hunters HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Upper Oreti HutDOC hut · Eyre Mountains/Taka Rā Haka Conservation Park
Yankee River HutDOC hut · Rakiura National ParkFees apply
Guides for Southland
- Southern Scenic Route camping guide
- Stewart Island Camping Guide: Rakiura Track and Oban
- Hump Ridge Track 2026/27: Huts, Booking, Fees and Getting There
- Freedom Camping in Southland 2026: Where You Can Stay
- DOC Hut & Campsite Bookings 2026: How to Book, Fees, Dates
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
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