10 October 2026
Cloudy with scattered showers developing this afternoon, possibly heavy and thundery with hail, mainly about the foothills.
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Lochinvar Forest Conservation Area
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
2 bunks
Booking
Not required
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
10 October 2026
Cloudy with scattered showers developing this afternoon, possibly heavy and thundery with hail, mainly about the foothills.
11 October 2026
About the Divide: Showers, possibly heavy in the morning, clearing in the evening. Elsewhere: mainly fine but the odd afternoon shower.
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Showers developing.
14 October 2026
Rain turning to showers. Snow lowering to 1900 metres.
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This is a basic two-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
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.