11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy in the morning, clearing to fine early afternoon, but returning in the evening. Northwesterlies developing in the morning, dying out in the evening.
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Pāhautea Hut
This is a standard 20-bunk hut with a campers' shelter on Mt Pirongia in the Waikato area.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
20 bunks
Booking
Required
Alerts for Pāhautea Hut
Pirongia track closures
These tracks are closed due to track damage from a severe weather event in February 2026: Bell Track Kaniwhaniwha: Kahikatea tree Mahaukura Track Wharauroa Track. This is a long-term alert. First published on 14 February 2026. Last reviewed on 6 October 2026.
Waikato forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 5:43 am
12 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies developing before dawn.
13 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
A few showers, some possibly heavy. Northerlies, turning westerly.
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About Pāhautea Hut
This is a standard 20-bunk hut with a campers' shelter on Mt Pirongia in the Waikato area.
Facilities at Pāhautea Hut
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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