11 October 2026
Partly cloudy, few showers developing late evening.
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Pouākai Hut
Pouākai Hut is the most popular hut in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.
Hut category
Serviced
Capacity
34 bunks
Booking
Required
From road end
1-3 hours
Alerts for Pouākai Hut
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Mount Egmont National Park forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
12 October 2026
Cloud about the terrain lifting in the morning and becoming mainly fine. Isolated afternoon showers then clouding over again in the evening with late drizzle.
13 October 2026
Showers, some heavy in the morning.
14 October 2026
Showers turning to heavy rain.
15 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1300 metres.
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About Pouākai Hut
Pouākai Hut is the most popular hut in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.
Facilities at Pouākai Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walking tracks near Pouākai Hut
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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.