Rab Stratosphere Pillow
A lightweight pillow not only helps ensure a decent night’s sleep, but also adds comfort for rest day reading and relaxing, whether in a tent or hut.
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Quiz
What is the northern England word for hiking in hills and elevated moorland?
A - High-roaming
B - Fell-walking
C - Thru-hiking
Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer…
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The weekend weather at a park near you…
You can check the weather anytime on our website. Updates daily.
| Location | Today | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelus Hut |
 6°/11°
|
 7°/10°
|
6°/14°
|
5°/13°
|
| Aoraki/Mt Cook VC |
11°/18°
|
 11°/17°
|
 10°/20°
|
9°/20°
|
| Arthurs Pass |
10°/16°
|
12°/15°
|
10°/19°
|
 10°/18°
|
| Ben Lomond Summit |
4°/11°
|
6°/13°
|
 3°/14°
|
3°/13°
|
| Brewster Hut |
7°/10°
|
7°/10°
|
6°/13°
|
4°/13°
|
| Cape Reinga |
15°/19°
|
16°/19°
|
15°/19°
|
15°/19°
|
| Karangahake Gorge |
15°/21°
|
15°/22°
|
14°/21°
|
12°/22°
|
| Kaweka J Summit |
4°/14°
|
8°/13°
|
7°/12°
|
5°/14°
|
| McKinnon Pass |
8°/11°
|
8°/11°
|
6°/12°
|
5°/13°
|
| Mt Heale Hut |
15°/17°
|
15°/18°
|
16°/17°
|
15°/16°
|
| Mt Pirongia |
9°/17°
|
11°/15°
|
10°/15°
|
7°/15°
|
| Mueller Hut |
4°/8°
|
5°/8°
|
3°/11°
|
5°/12°
|
| Pinnacles Hut |
13°/18°
|
13°/19°
|
12°/17°
|
11°/19°
|
| Pouakai Hut |
9°/13°
|
10°/11°
|
8°/12°
|
7°/13°
|
| Powell Hut |
8°/15°
|
10°/13°
|
9°/14°
|
7°/14°
|
| Rotoiti/Nelson Lk VC |
10°/18°
|
12°/18°
|
10°/20°
|
11°/21°
|
| Roys Peak |
5°/12°
|
7°/13°
|
3°/16°
|
4°/14°
|
| Tongariro VC |
8°/17°
|
11°/14°
|
11°/15°
|
9°/14°
|
| Waitawheta Hut |
13°/19°
|
14°/19°
|
13°/18°
|
12°/20°
|
| Woolshed Creek Hut |
10°/19°
|
12°/18°
|
8°/16°
|
8°/15°
|
Report created on 05 November, 2026 at 7:07am. For a full forecast of the park of your choice, visit NIWA.
Quiz
Answer B - Fell-walking
Fell-walking is the activity of rambling in hills and high land, especially in northwest England. “Fells” are high rocky landscapes or upland moors, and are the dominant feature in areas such as the English Lake District.
Quiz provided by Pam Hutton/PuzzleBeetle.
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