8 October 2026
Low cloud moving in with patchy drizzle.
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Nichols Hut
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
6 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Nichols Hut
Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 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 . This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.
Tararua Forest Park forecast
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 9:24 pm
9 October 2026
Cloudy, low with patchy drizzle in the east, but lifting for a time in the afternoon and evening.
10 October 2026
Cloudy with occasional showers, drizzly in the east in the morning.
11 October 2026
A few showers.
12 October 2026
Fine apart from isolated showers.
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About Nichols Hut
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.
Facilities at Nichols Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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