09 October 2026
Fine. Easterlies, strong at times until early evening.
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Iron Gate Hut
This is a standard 10-bunk hut at the Oroua River in the Manawatū/Whanganui area. Enjoy a comfortable stay in this beautiful valley.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
10 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Iron Gate Hut
Iron Gate Hut Track closed due to active slip
There is a large, loose, active slip on the Alice Nash Lodge to Iron Gate Hut Track, about 2 km from Alice Nash Lodge. Several trees have fallen in the area and the slip continues to move. It is not safe to cross. Image of active slip (JPG, 117K) First published on 4 September 2025. Last reviewed on 17 September 2026.
Manawatu forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 4:49 pm
10 October 2026
Mainly fine to start, then cloud increasing and isolated showers developing in the afternoon. Northeasterlies, dying out for a time in the afternoon.
11 October 2026
Showers, some heavy. Northeasterlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Cloud clearing and becoming fine in the morning. Light winds.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with isolated showers. Westerlies developing in the morning.
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About Iron Gate Hut
This is a standard 10-bunk hut at the Oroua River in the Manawatū/Whanganui area. Enjoy a comfortable stay in this beautiful valley.
Facilities at Iron Gate Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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