8 October 2026
Cloudy, with scattered rain mainly about the Mackenzie Basin, clearing to fine by early afternoon. Cloud returning in the evening.
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Tailings Hut
Tailings Hut is 12-bunk hut in the Central Otago area.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
12 bunks
Booking
Not required
From road end
1-3 hours
Alerts for Tailings Hut
Possum control work in Oteake Conservation Park
Toxic baits for possum control will be distributed across Oteake Conservation Park until 9 July 2027. The park is open to the public with warning signs in place. Refer to the pesticide summary for details of the operation areas. Pesticide summaries First published on 6 June 2025. Last reviewed on 29 June 2026.
Canterbury High Country forecast
Issued 7 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
9 October 2026
Cloud about the terrain lifting in the morning, then returning in the evening. A few afternoon and evening showers.
10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
11 October 2026
Fine apart from isolated showers.
12 October 2026
Fine.
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About Tailings Hut
Tailings Hut is 12-bunk hut in the Central Otago area.
Facilities at Tailings Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
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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.