08 October 2026
Cloudy with occasional rain. Southerlies.
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Poutaki Hut
This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
4 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Poutaki Hut
Gwavas Forest access closed
Within Gwavas Forest, public vehicle access to Makororo Road and Wakarara Road (for Yeomans Track, Ellis Hut and Poutaki Hut) is closed due to logging operations (Monday-Friday). Walking access to Poutaki Hut is open when no active forestry operations are occurring. The roads are open for foot access during weekends (Saturday-Sunday). First published on 28 August 2025. Last reviewed on 17 August 2026.
Hawkes Bay forecast
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 3:45 am
09 October 2026
Occasional rain, clearing about the ranges at night but remaining cloudy. Southeasterlies, dying out at night.
10 October 2026
A few showers. Light winds.
11 October 2026
Isolated showers becoming widespread in the afternoon. Light winds.
12 October 2026
Showers clearing. Light winds.
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About Poutaki Hut
This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
Facilities at Poutaki Hut
- Heating
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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