Dome Burn Sod Hut

Basic/bivvies hutSouthlandOpen

Current advisories

Don't use the coal range at Dome Sod Hut

01 June 2026

Do not use the coal range at Dome Sod Hut - there are safety concerns with it. We are arranging maintenance and/or a replacement. This is a long-term alert. First published on 26 May 2026. Last reviewed on 2 June 2026.

Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.

Sleeps
3 bunks
Booking
Not bookable
Heating
Yes
Water
Yes

Getting there

We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.

How to get there, on doc.govt.nz

This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.

Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.

Map

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 45.64469° S, 168.72107° E

Dome Burn Sod Hut, hut in Southland
Photo and data: Crown Copyright, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai.

About this place

This is a basic hut in Muddy Gully Historic Reserve.

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Sources

  • DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
  • OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.