11 October 2026
Showers, clearing in the afternoon, but cloud and drizzle remaining about western slopes.
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Kime Hut
Kime is a standard 20 bunk hut on the Southern Crossing.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
20 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Kime Hut
Predator control for Southern Tararuas
DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 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 . View the distribution map (PDF, 2749K) . View the pesticide summary map First published on 3 March 2026. Last reviewed on 21 May 2026.
Tararua Forest Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
12 October 2026
Fine, apart from morning drizzle. A few showers at night.
13 October 2026
Showers, some possibly heavy.
14 October 2026
Showers clearing.
15 October 2026
Showers, some possibly heavy.
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About Kime Hut
Kime is a standard 20 bunk hut on the Southern Crossing.
Facilities at Kime Hut
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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