10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with showers, mainly about the ranges where some may be heavy. Northeasterlies, becoming strong in exposed places this afternoon.
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1 / 10Kokatahi River - Whitcombe River area
Rapid Creek Hut
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Hokitika area.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
4 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Rapid Creek Hut
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Westland forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, retreating to the ranges in the afternoon, clearing in the evening. Northeasterlies, dying out in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northerlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Rain becoming persistent in the morning. Light winds.
14 October 2026
Rain with heavy falls easing to a few showers in the afternoon. Light winds.
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About Rapid Creek Hut
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Hokitika area.
Facilities at Rapid Creek Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
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