11 October 2026
Showers, clearing this afternoon, but cloud and drizzle remaining about western slopes.
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Waiotauru Hut
This is a basic 4-bunk hut in the Wellington/Kapiti region.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
4 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Waiotauru Hut
Slips on Waiotauru Track
There are several active slips on the Waiotauru Track between Ōtaki Forks and the Waiotauru Hut. Care should be taken when crossing these. This is a long-term alert. First published on 27 February 2026. Last reviewed on 7 August 2026.
Predator control for Southern Tararuas
DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . View the distribution map (PDF, 2749K) . View the pesticide summary map First published on 3 March 2026. Last reviewed on 21 May 2026.
Tararua Forest Park forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
12 October 2026
Fine, apart from morning drizzle. A few showers at night.
13 October 2026
Showers, some possibly heavy.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain.
15 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1300 metres.
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About Waiotauru Hut
This is a basic 4-bunk hut in the Wellington/Kapiti region.
Facilities at Waiotauru Hut
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
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