11 October 2026
Fine spells, but a shower or two before late afternoon.
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1 / 4North Egmont area
Maketawa Hut
Maketawa Hut is a good overnight trip for experienced trampers – with fantastic views of Taranaki Maunga from the deck.
Hut category
Serviced
Capacity
16 bunks
Booking
Required
From road end
1-3 hours
Alerts for Maketawa Hut
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Mount Egmont National Park forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
12 October 2026
Cloud about the terrain lifting in the morning and becoming mainly fine. Isolated afternoon showers then clouding over again in the evening with late drizzle.
13 October 2026
Showers, some heavy in the morning.
14 October 2026
A few showers turning to rain.
15 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1300 metres.
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About Maketawa Hut
Maketawa Hut is a good overnight trip for experienced trampers – with fantastic views of Taranaki Maunga from the deck.
Facilities at Maketawa Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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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.