McKerrow Island Hut
Standard hutFiordland National Park, SouthlandOpen
Current advisories
Significant treefall between Demon Trail Hut and Hokuri Hut
28 September 2026
There is significant treefall along the track section between Demon Trail and Hokuri huts. Fallen trees and slips will require sections of off-track navigation and should only be attempted by experienced trampers. Proceed with caution and allow extra time. First published on 10 February 2026. Last reviewed on 29 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sleeps
- 12 bunks
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Heating
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Toilet
- Non-flush
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- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet CA09
- Grid reference
- E1207612,N5058653
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.51863° S, 168.06270° E
About this place
This is a standard 12-bunk hut in northern Fiordland.
On the way here
Hollyford Track · 4–5 days
Side trip: Turn off to McKerrow Island HutTime:30 minDistance:1.2 km
Follow the track about 40 m down the true right side of the Hollyford River (facing downstream) and then cross to the true left. The track travels through a small section of bush to the lake edge – the hut is located near the river mouth in the bush. As there is no bridge over the river, be aware that the river can flood after heavy rain, and you may be stranded in the hut until the river level lowers and it is safe to cross
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
DOC Campsite Pass
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked. No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Demon Trail Hut
Serviced • 12 bunks • Southland • 2.9 km
Demon Trail Hut is a serviced 12-bunk hut located in northern Fiordland.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Lake Alabaster Hut
Serviced • 26 bunks • Southland • 7.1 km
Lake Alabaster Hut is a serviced 26-bunk hut located on the Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Hokuri Hut
Serviced • 12 bunks • Southland • 10.9 km
Hokuri Hut is a serviced 12-bunk hut located in northern Fiordland.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Hidden Falls Hut
Serviced • 12 bunks • Southland • 12.4 km
Hidden Falls Hut is a serviced 12-bunk hut located in northern Fiordland.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Martins Bay Hut
Serviced • 24 bunks • Southland • 20.9 km
Martins Bay Hut is a serviced 24-bunk hut located in northern Fiordland.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Contact
Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
1 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600
Regional DOC service centre.
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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.
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.