10 October 2026
Showers turning to rain at night, possibly heavy.
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Sylvester Hut
This is a serviced 12-bunk hut in the Golden Bay area.
Hut category
Serviced
Capacity
12 bunks
Booking
Required
From road end
1-3 hours
Alerts for Sylvester Hut
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 1 July 2026. The Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park is open. See the pesticide summary map for the operation area. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 15 May 2026. Last reviewed on 1 July 2026.
Kahurangi National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
11 October 2026
Rain, heavy at times, easing to showers in the morning, then clearing to fine in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine, but becoming mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening.
13 October 2026
A few showers.
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls.
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About Sylvester Hut
This is a serviced 12-bunk hut in the Golden Bay area.
Facilities at Sylvester Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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