Lake Mackenzie Hut — Hotel in Fiordland Community

Evan Smith (the ranger) presentation of saving NZ wild birds project was the highlight of my entire Routeburn trip. His passion for the NZ historical birds was very touching and inspiring. Huge respect that he morally feels responsible to undo and make things right what the humanity has wrongly done in the past (early days of settlement). I hugely recommend listening to his presentation during the Hut Talk. His sense of humor is...

What an ideal location for a hut, with so many things to see within a few hundred meters. The hut itself is quite comfortable according to the Kiwi standard for comfort, which is not the European or American one. In other words, this is a Hut and not an Inn. Big dormitory upstairs with several individual beds and a long continuous bedding zone. Awesome views, weather permitting, of the Darran Mountains beyond the...

Another great doc hut, nestled in the Mackenzie Valley, footsteps away from Lake Mackenzie. It features a kitchen with plenty of gas cookers, a log fire and several areas to eat and mingle. There is a bunk room located above the kitchen and another separate bunk room behind the ablution block. Ranger Clive makes the nightly briefing very entertaining with his story telling and depth of knowledge of...