11 October 2026
Cloudy periods, and occasional showers. Thunderstorms and hail possible during the afternoon and evening. Northwesterlies, but easterlies about the coast for a time afternoon and early evening.
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Backcountry hut
Kaweka Forest Park
Rocks Ahead Bivouac is located on the true right bank of the Ngaruroro River at the mid-western boundary of the area known as the 'Manson Country'.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
2 bunks
Booking
Not required
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 5:43 am
11 October 2026
Cloudy periods, and occasional showers. Thunderstorms and hail possible during the afternoon and evening. Northwesterlies, but easterlies about the coast for a time afternoon and early evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Easterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Fine apart from isolated showers. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
Showers developing. Northerlies, turning westerly.
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Rocks Ahead Bivouac is located on the true right bank of the Ngaruroro River at the mid-western boundary of the area known as the 'Manson Country'.
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.