06 October 2026
Partly cloudy. A few showers south of Franz Josef, spreading north this evening. Northwesterlies.
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Pioneer Hut
This is an alpine serviced 12-bunk hut in the Glacier area.
Hut category
Serviced Alpine
Capacity
12 bunks
Booking
Required
Alerts for Pioneer Hut
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Westland forecast
Issued 6 Oct 2026, 4:11 pm
07 October 2026
Rain developing south of Hokitika in the morning, with the chance of a shower elsewhere, clearing in the evening. Northeasterlies, dying out in the evening.
08 October 2026
Cloud clearing and becoming fine at night. Easterlies, dying out for a time in the afternoon.
09 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
10 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning, some heavy. Light winds.
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About Pioneer Hut
This is an alpine serviced 12-bunk hut in the Glacier area.
Facilities at Pioneer Hut
- Mattresses
- Lighting
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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