05 October 2026
Mainly fine, patchy cloud. Northeasterlies.
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Shutes Hut
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Ruahine Forest Park.
Category
Standard
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Shutes Hut
Predator control for Ruahine Forest Park – north-east Ruahine
Toxic bait containing 1080 was distributed in the north-western area of Ruahine Forest Park on 5 March 2026. Treatment blocks can be viewed on DOC's pesticide summary . It is not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 7 January 2026. Last reviewed on 6 March 2026.
Predator control for Ruahine Forest Park – north-east Ruahine
Toxic bait containing 1080 was distributed in the north-western area of Ruahine Forest Park on 5 March 2026. Treatment blocks can be viewed on DOC's pesticide summary . It is not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 7 January 2026. Last reviewed on 6 March 2026.
Hawkes Bay forecast
Issued 5 Oct 2026, 4:34 pm
06 October 2026
Fine, with morning frosts possible in sheltered places. Light winds, easterlies developing about the coast in the afternoon.
07 October 2026
Fine, but becoming mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the afternoon. Easterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
08 October 2026
Occasional rain. Southeasterlies developing in the morning.
09 October 2026
Occasional rain, clearing in the evening. Easterlies developing in the morning.
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About Shutes Hut
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Ruahine Forest Park.
Facilities at Shutes Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
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