10 October 2026
Cloudy with showers increasing mainly inland this afternoon, possibly heavy, becoming rain at night. Northeasterlies.
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Hunters Hut
This is a standard 8-bunk hut in the Motueka area.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
8 bunks
Booking
Required
Alerts for Hunters Hut
Wilding conifer control operation for Motueka Gorge and Red Hills
There will be a helicopter spot-spraying herbicide onto wilding conifers on the hills surrounding the Motueka Gorge and Hunter's Hut over several fine weather days, from 4 August to 25 October 2026. The herbicide ingredients are triclopyr and biodiesel. The target wilding conifer species are individual plants of Douglas fir and contorta pine. See the operation maps (PDF, 320K) for the locations of the spraying (shaded blue), and do not enter these areas off-track while a helicopter is operating. Signage will be in place at main entry points. The work is set-back from tracks and it is safe to use marked tracks while a helicopter is working. For more information contact Marty Kelliher: Email marty.kelliher@pfolsen.com or phone 0275480725. First published on 25 July 2026.
Nelson forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Rain at first, possibly heavy, then showers easing in the afternoon, clearing early evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine, but becoming mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening. Northerlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain clearing in the afternoon, then partly cloudy. Light winds.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain, with some heavy falls. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
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About Hunters Hut
This is a standard 8-bunk hut in the Motueka area.
Facilities at Hunters Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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