The view from D'Urville Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand.

The view from D'Urville Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand.

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“Take a water taxi to the lake head of Lake Rotoroa for a peaceful night in the D’Urville Hut. Owned and operated by DOC (NZ department of conservation) the hut is situated right on the waters edge with the window overlooking the lake and the ranges of Nelson Lakes National Park on the other side.

Basic accommodation of bunk beds with mattress. Running water available and a fire place for heating. Travelers need to bring everything else with them including bedding and cooking equipment. Pre-purchase ticket before travelling.

A surreal place to spend a night or two.”

D’Urville Hut

Head of Lake Rotoroa (near St Arnaud)
Nelson Lakes National Park
Near St Arnaud, Victoria, New Zealand

Postal Address for Nelson Lakes National Park:
View Road, PO Box 55
St Arnaud, 7053 New Zealand
Tel: 03 521 1808
Website
(note: D’Urville Hut is a non-bookable hut.  First come, first serve – but you still need a ticket).

View from D’Urville Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand. “Situated right on the waters edge overlooking the lake and the ranges. Basic accommodation of bunk beds with mattress. Running water available and a fire place for heating. Travelers need to bring everything else with them including bedding and cooking equipment. Pre-purchase ticket before travelling.”