9 October 2026
Cloudy, low with patchy drizzle in the east, but lifting for a time in the afternoon and evening.
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Dracophyllum Hut
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the Kapiti region.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
2 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Dracophyllum Hut
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Tararua Forest Park forecast
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 9:24 pm
10 October 2026
Cloudy with occasional showers, drizzly in the east in the morning.
11 October 2026
A few showers.
12 October 2026
Fine apart from isolated showers.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers.
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About Dracophyllum Hut
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the Kapiti region.
Facilities at Dracophyllum Hut
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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