Description
Milford Rd, Fiordland National Park
Summary:
Surrounded on all sides by the towering mountains of the spectacular Fiordland National Park, this hut is an extremely popular climber’s hangout. From this base, the rock and snow of the Darrans is on your doorstep.
Homer Hut Information Sheet (PDF)
Notes:
You need to log in first, when booking, to obtain member rates.
https://shop.alpineclub.org.nz/leaving-intentions-when-climbing-moirs-mate-and-the-mates-little-brother/
Facilities:
30 bunks, 3 bunk rooms, gas stoves, utensils, common room, water tank (untreated, rain run-off collection). Sorry no fridge as there is no electricity, but the hut has solar lighting and radio.
Note: The NZAC only supplies toilet/floor cleaner and cleaning cloths. Hut users are expected to supply their own toilet paper, cleaning products and t-towels.
Location:
Altitude: 900m
Homer Forks, Upper Hollyford Valley.
Access:
By road via the Eglinton and Upper Hollyford Valleys, car access to within 200m of hut.
Detailed map below.
See brochure for more information: Milford Pinnacle Rock Removal (PDF)
Fees:
Fees are payable to the warden, or may be paid online by credit card or bank transfer (NZ accounts only) – see above, or posted to the NZAC National Office, PO Box 786, Christchurch 8140. Rates effective from 1 November 2013.
Extended Stays: any member planning on staying for longer than 7 nights must pay for and advise the dates prior to heading to the hut. Payment in advance will secure the discounted rate of $15 per night for each consecutive night after 7 nights in a row this is for members only. Book via this link and on the Checkout screen under Additional Information put your dates of stay.
- Members $20 per night
- Members child (11-17 yrs) $10
- Non-members $40 per night
- Non-members child and group youth rate (11–17 yrs) $20 per night
- Children (10 yrs and under) free
- Day use only $15
Camping is allowed, but only in the immediate vicinity of the hut and for members only. There is a maximum of 6 tents allowed. If you are camping the $15 per person, per day – rate applies. Sleeping in vans and cars at Homer is NOT PERMITTED.
Miscellaneous Payments: If you are booking an extended stay or with children or camping please pay using this link
Bookings:
Not required, bunk space available on a first come first serve basis. Warden resident during the summer months.
Location Map:
Point Location:
POINT(168.00258636 -44.76638922)
