The Deep Cove Outdoor Education Trust is a non-profit organisation that was established in 1971. The Deep Cove Hostel is a 49 Bed building established for the purpose of enabling school aged children a unique opportunity to experience life in a remote part of Fiordland National Park. While at the Hostel, visitors have the opportunity to study the variety of flora and fauna in the region, experience light to moderate tramping in virgin native Prodocarp forest, go boating on the Sound, fish, learn to interact and work as a team in one of the most remote places in New Zealand.

There are an increasing number of casual visitors to the hostel. These people come for the unique tramping, diving and fishing in both the sea and rivers, kayaking on the Sound, or just to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life for a few days. Casual visitors are advised that the main objective of the Deep Cove Trust is to provide accommodation for school groups. Casual accommodation may not be available during school terms but is usually available at holiday times especially December to February.  The internet and an interactive whiteboard are available at the hostel.