08 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with a few spots of morning and evening drizzle. Northeasterlies.
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1 / 10Rock and Pillar Conservation Area
Big Hut
This historic alpine hut in the Coastal Otago area is owned and managed by the Strath Taieri Agriculture & Rural Tourism (START).
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
16 bunks
Booking
Required
From road end
1-3 hours
Alerts for Big Hut
Glencreag Track closure for lambing
Glencreag Track will be closed for lambing from 15 September - 15 October 2026. Kinvara Road and car park remains open and provides alternative access to Big Hut and the Rock and Pillar Conservation Area. First published on 11 September 2026.
Dunedin forecast
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 11:31 am
09 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Northeasterlies.
10 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Northwesterlies, turning northeasterly before dawn.
11 October 2026
Mainly fine, but isolated showers in the afternoon. Light winds.
12 October 2026
Fine. Light winds.
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About Big Hut
This historic alpine hut in the Coastal Otago area is owned and managed by the Strath Taieri Agriculture & Rural Tourism (START).
Facilities at Big Hut
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Cooking
- Lighting
- Water from stream
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Availability, fees, facilities, water and access can change. Confirm the latest hut information and alerts, carry suitable equipment, and be prepared for the hut to be full.