08 October 2026
Cloudy with showers, mainly about the Wairoa District. Southerlies.
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Ruahine Forest Park
This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
4 bunks
Booking
Not required
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 3:49 pm
08 October 2026
Cloudy with showers, mainly about the Wairoa District. Southerlies.
09 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with occasional showers, persistent about the ranges. Southerlies.
10 October 2026
Occasional rain clearing in the afternoon but remaining cloudy. Easterlies, dying out in the evening.
11 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, becoming widespread for a time in the afternoon. Light winds.
12 October 2026
A few showers clearing in the afternoon, then partly cloudy. Light winds.
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This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
This cosy hut has just had a makeover and now is clean and dry with a new roof, window, ply-lining, beds, floor, door and a fresh coat of paint in a whio-inspired colour scheme.
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.