11 October 2026
Areas of early low cloud otherwise fine. The odd shower from early afternoon about Stewart Island, then about the mainland from late afternoon. Westerlies developing in the morning, strong about Stewart Island until evening.
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Rakiura National Park
This is a 24-bunk Great Walk hut located on the Rakiura Track in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.
Hut category
Great Walk
Capacity
24 bunks
Booking
Required
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Areas of early low cloud otherwise fine. The odd shower from early afternoon about Stewart Island, then about the mainland from late afternoon. Westerlies developing in the morning, strong about Stewart Island until evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing before dawn.
13 October 2026
Isolated showers turning to rain in the afternoon. Northerlies, turning westerly in the evening.
14 October 2026
Rain becoming persistent in the morning. Southeasterlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
Rain easing. Southeasterlies.
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This is a 24-bunk Great Walk hut located on the Rakiura Track in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.
Book Rakiura Track huts/campsites online. Water at this hut is not treated and needs to be boiled before use. High rat numbers on Stewart Island/Rakiura increase the risk of tank water being contaminated. Port William Hut can also be accessed by water taxi or charter boat.
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.