11 October 2026
Showers, clearing this afternoon, but cloud and drizzle remaining about western slopes.
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Field Hut
This is a standard 20-bunk hut in the Kapiti region. Field hut was one of the first purpose built tramping huts in the country, and is the oldest surviving recreational hut in the Tararua Ranges.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
20 bunks
Booking
Not required
From road end
1-3 hours
Alerts for Field Hut
Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 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 . This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.
Tararua Forest Park forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
12 October 2026
Fine, apart from morning drizzle. A few showers at night.
13 October 2026
Showers, some possibly heavy.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain.
15 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1300 metres.
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About Field Hut
This is a standard 20-bunk hut in the Kapiti region. Field hut was one of the first purpose built tramping huts in the country, and is the oldest surviving recreational hut in the Tararua Ranges.
Facilities at Field Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walking tracks near Field Hut
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