10 October 2026
Cloudy, with showers developing around midday, becoming rain at night, possibly heavy.
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Asbestos Cottage
Built in 1897, Asbestos Cottage had remedial work completed in 1997. It is available as accommodation for trampers in Kahurangi National Park.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
4 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Asbestos Cottage
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 1 July 2026. The Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park is open. See the pesticide summary map for the operation area. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 15 May 2026. Last reviewed on 1 July 2026.
New track to Asbestos Cottage
Asbestos Track from Cobb Dam Road to Asbestos Cottage is being removed from the DOC track network. To access Asbestos Cottage, use Asbestos Cottage Track . This is a long-term alert First published on 22 June 2026.
Kahurangi National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
11 October 2026
Rain clearing to fine in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Showers easing.
14 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers.
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About Asbestos Cottage
Built in 1897, Asbestos Cottage had remedial work completed in 1997. It is available as accommodation for trampers in Kahurangi National Park.
Facilities at Asbestos Cottage
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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