Big Hellfire Hut

About Big Hellfire Hut
Big Hellfire Hut is a DOC hut in Rakiura National Park, Southland, on the South Island. It has 12 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Little Hellfire Hunters Hut, 5 km away.
This is a standard 12-bunk hut in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. 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
Rakiura National Park, Southland, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Southland
- Rakiura Track Camping 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking, Fees and Getting There
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- Southern Scenic Route camping guide
- Stewart Island Camping Guide: Rakiura Track and Oban
- Hump Ridge Track 2026/27: Huts, Booking, Fees and Getting There
Questions about Big Hellfire Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Big Hellfire Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Big Hellfire Hut have?
Big Hellfire Hut has 12 bunks.
What facilities does Big Hellfire Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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