7 October 2026
South of the Rakaia River: Rain about the Divide, possibly heavy, with a few spots of rain elsewhere. In the north: Fine apart from high cloud.
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Backcountry hut
Rangitata and Rakaia Rivers area
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Mid and South Canterbury area.
Hut category
Standard
Capacity
6 bunks
Booking
Not required
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Issued 7 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
7 October 2026
South of the Rakaia River: Rain about the Divide, possibly heavy, with a few spots of rain elsewhere. In the north: Fine apart from high cloud.
8 October 2026
Cloudy, with scattered rain mainly about the Mackenzie Basin, clearing to fine by early afternoon. Cloud returning in the evening.
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.
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This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Mid and South Canterbury 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.