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 online by credit card. Rates effective from 1 November 2023.
See below bookings note re members only dates.
Extended Stays: any member planning on staying for longer than 7 nights must book and pay for the stay before arriving. Long stay options are available for members only.
- Members $25 per night
- Members child (11-17 yrs) $10
- Non-members $50 per night
- Non-members child and group youth rate (11–17 yrs) $25 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 $25 per person, per day – rate applies. Sleeping in vans and cars at Homer is NOT PERMITTED.
Bookings:
Bookings required from 1st November 2023. Members only bookings during the high climbing season from December 11th 2023 to February 11th 2024. Outside of these dates non-members can book to stay at Homer Hut.
Warden resident during the summer months.
on Map:
Point Location:
POINT(168.00258636 -44.76638922)
