10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers becoming confined to the ranges this evening. Northeasterlies, turning northwesterly this evening.
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Top Maropea Hut
This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Manawatu region.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
4 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Top Maropea Hut
Predator control for Ruahine Forest Park – north-east Ruahine
Toxic bait containing 1080 was distributed in the north-western area of Ruahine Forest Park on 5 March 2026. Treatment blocks can be viewed on DOC's pesticide summary . It is not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 7 January 2026. Last reviewed on 6 October 2026.
Taihape forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing in the afternoon with increasing fine spells. Low cloud developing late evening with drizzle about the western ranges. Northerlies, turning westerly around midday.
12 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Light winds, then northwesterlies developing at night.
13 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
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About Top Maropea Hut
This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Manawatu region.
Facilities at Top Maropea Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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