11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine by early evening. The odd shower west of Tauranga at night. Northwesterlies developing in the morning, dying out early evening.
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1 / 3Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Mangamate Hut
Originally by the Mangamate Stream, the new standard nine-bunk hut is now high on a saddle with great views overlooking the Whirinaki. It is surrounded by podocarp forest.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
9 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Mangamate Hut
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Bay of Plenty forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 5:43 am
12 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
13 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
A few showers, some possibly heavy. Northwesterlies.
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About Mangamate Hut
Originally by the Mangamate Stream, the new standard nine-bunk hut is now high on a saddle with great views overlooking the Whirinaki. It is surrounded by podocarp forest.
Essential preparation for Mangamate Hut
The hut contains nine bunks, room for tents, a wood burning stove and a sink with running water outside at the end of the deck. Mangamate Hut is a great place to spend the night with plenty of birdlife on hand to keep you entertained. At night, glow worms can be spotted in the bank along the track leading to the hut.
Facilities at Mangamate Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walking tracks near Mangamate Hut
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