11 October 2026
Showers, clearing this afternoon, but cloud and drizzle remaining about western slopes.
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Cone Hut
This is a basic six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region and is the second oldest hut in the Tararuas.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
6 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Cone Hut
Predator control for Southern Tararuas
DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . View the distribution map (PDF, 2749K) . View the pesticide summary map First published on 3 March 2026. Last reviewed on 21 May 2026.
Tararua Forest Park forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
12 October 2026
Morning drizzle in the west, otherwise fine. Clouding over everywhere in the evening.
13 October 2026
Showers, some heavy in the afternoon and evening.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain.
15 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1300 metres.
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About Cone Hut
This is a basic six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region and is the second oldest hut in the Tararuas.
Facilities at Cone Hut
- Heating
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
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