08 October 2026
Cloud increasing, and showers about the Wairoa District spreading westwards late morning. Southerlies.
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Komata Hut
Komata Hut (previously known as Comet Hut) was built prior to the early 1960s and originally located at the end of Comet Road. It was relocated in early 2024 to Ngaruroro Valley, due to ongoing issues at the Comet Road site.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
6 bunks
Booking
Not required
From road end
3-4 hours
Alerts for Komata Hut
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Hawkes Bay forecast
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 11:31 am
09 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with occasional showers, persistent about the ranges. Southerlies.
10 October 2026
Occasional rain clearing in the afternoon but remaining cloudy. Easterlies, dying out in the evening.
11 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, becoming widespread for a time in the afternoon. Light winds.
12 October 2026
A few showers clearing in the afternoon, then partly cloudy. Light winds.
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About Komata Hut
Komata Hut (previously known as Comet Hut) was built prior to the early 1960s and originally located at the end of Comet Road. It was relocated in early 2024 to Ngaruroro Valley, due to ongoing issues at the Comet Road site.
Essential preparation for Komata Hut
Komata Hut is situated 30 m above the Ngaruroro River, in a clearing amongst manuka and kanuka forest. The hut was restored and rebuilt when it was relocated, but it retains a range of original features. These include the original flooring, framing and rafters. The cladding and roofing from the original has been used to build a woodshed on site, and also for features within the hut itself. The original name of the hut has also been restored, as per the 1989 maps of the area. The relocation and restoration, including the new track to the site, was completed by an all-female team of Backcountry Trust volunteers over an 18 month period between late 2022 and March 2024. There are no tracks beyond Komata Hut and no helicopter landings allowed due to the terrain.
Facilities at Komata Hut
- Heating
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
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Availability, fees, facilities, water and access can change. Confirm the latest hut information and alerts, carry suitable equipment, and be prepared for the hut to be full.