09 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with the odd shower, clearing to fine away from the eastern ranges this evening. Easterlies.
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Kelly Knight Hut
This is a standard eight-bunk hut in the Manawatu.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
8 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Kelly Knight Hut
Kelly Knight Hut Track closed
Kelly Knight Hut Track is closed. The mid-section of this track is not on public conservation land and crosses private property. This is currently under review and until resolved the entire track is closed. This is a long term alert. First published on 11 May 2023. Last reviewed on 6 October 2026.
Taihape forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 4:49 pm
10 October 2026
Cloudy periods. Isolated showers developing around midday, becoming confined to the ranges in the evening. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.
11 October 2026
A few showers. Northeasterlies, turning northwesterly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Westerlies developing in the morning.
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About Kelly Knight Hut
This is a standard eight-bunk hut in the Manawatu.
Facilities at Kelly Knight Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
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