10 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Easterlies, dying out in the evening.
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1 / 3Kaweka Forest Park
Back Ridge Hut
Back Ridge Hut is positioned in a useful stopover location to access the central and western areas of the Kaweka Forest Park.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
4 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Back Ridge Hut
Repair work for bridge between Kiwi Mouth and Manson Huts
The bridge over the Ngaruroro River between Kiwi Mouth Hut and Manson Hut is scheduled for major repair work in November 2026. Work includes replacing most bridge components. Dates will be confirmed closer to the time and will depend on weather conditions. If you plan to cross this bridge in November 2026, make alternative plans. The bridge may be unsafe to use while work is underway. First published on 21 September 2026.
Hawkes Bay forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Mainly fine, with areas of early morning fog. Showers developing in the afternoon, possibly heavy with thunderstorms and hail, clearing in the evening. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the morning and afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine, then a few showers developing about the ranges in the afternoon. Northeasterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Mainly fine, but isolated showers in the afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Fine, but becoming cloudy in the evening. Northwesterlies.
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About Back Ridge Hut
Back Ridge Hut is positioned in a useful stopover location to access the central and western areas of the Kaweka Forest Park.
Facilities at Back Ridge Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
Walking tracks near Back Ridge Hut
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