11 October 2026
A few showers, possibly thundery with hail about the Tararua District, clearing early evening but cloud remaining in the north. Northwesterlies.
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Sutherlands Hut
This is a standard seven-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
7 bunks
Booking
Not required
From road end
1-3 hours
Alerts for Sutherlands Hut
Sutherlands 4WD track partially closed
There is a large, active landslide along the Sutherlands (Te Kopi To Waikuku) 4WD track near the Hurupi/Moikau junction. There is no safe route past this slip. Waikuku road end to Sutherlands Hut is open. Sutherlands Hut to the junction with Washpool Track is closed Te Kopi to the junction with Washpool Track is open but with significant track damage, not suitable for vehicles. There are access restrictions to Te Kopi, check that webpage for alerts. View a map of the location of the slip - marked with pink circle (JPG, 554K) First published on 30 July 2026. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.
Wairarapa forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm
12 October 2026
Fine, apart from areas of early morning fog, and possible drizzle about the Tararua District before dawn. Northwesterlies, dying out in the morning.
13 October 2026
Fine apart from isolated showers. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
Showers, easing for a time. Northwesterlies, turning southwesterly in the evening.
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About Sutherlands Hut
This is a standard seven-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.
Facilities at Sutherlands Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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