12 October 2026
Fine for most. Areas of morning fog and a isolated showers about the ranges in the afternoon and early evening. Light winds and afternoon easterlies.
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1 / 3Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Skips Hut (Whangatawhia)
The first ever hut built in the Whirinaki has beautiful views of podocarp and beech forests.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
9 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Skips Hut (Whangatawhia)
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Hawkes Bay forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
13 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing before dawn.
14 October 2026
Mainly fine. Northwesterlies, turning northeasterly in the evening.
15 October 2026
A few showers, turning to rain for a time. Northwesterlies.
16 October 2026
A few showers. Southerlies.
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About Skips Hut (Whangatawhia)
The first ever hut built in the Whirinaki has beautiful views of podocarp and beech forests.
Facilities at Skips Hut (Whangatawhia)
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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