06 October 2026
Fine with high cloud but a few spots of rain about Stewart Island. Northwesterlies, becoming strong in exposed places in the morning.
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Freshwater Hut
This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
16 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Freshwater Hut
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Southland forecast
Issued 6 Oct 2026, 4:51 am
07 October 2026
A few showers. Northerlies, turning southerly in the afternoon.
08 October 2026
Fine. Easterlies, dying out in the evening.
09 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Light winds.
10 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Northerlies developing.
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About Freshwater Hut
This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.
Facilities at Freshwater Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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