10 October 2026
Low cloud, with isolated showers from late afternoon, possibly heavy and thundery inland. Northeasterlies.
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Trotters Gorge Campsite
This is a quiet family standard campsite on the Otago coast in a bush setting. It connects with two riverside tracks.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
10
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Trotters Gorge Campsite
Trotters Gorge Campsite gate closed to vehicles
The vehicle-gate to Trotters Gorge Campsite is closed due to wet ground conditions. Campsite, tracks and toilet facilities are all open and can be accessed by foot. First published on 23 April 2026. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.
Tree felling at Trotters Gorge Reserve
Forestry tree felling operations are underway above the top of the Trotters Gorge Reserve. Keep clear at all times and don’t go past the danger tape. First published on 18 August 2026.
Trotters Gorge Campsite gate closed to vehicles
The vehicle-gate to Trotters Gorge Campsite is closed due to wet ground conditions. Campsite, tracks and toilet facilities are all open and can be accessed by foot. First published on 23 April 2026. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.
North Otago forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Areas of early low cloud otherwise fine, but isolated late afternoon and evening showers. Northeasterlies, easing in the afternoon, becoming southerly in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northerlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Isolated showers, becoming widespread in the evening. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain. Snow lowering to 900 metres in the afternoon. Southerlies, dying out in the morning.
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About Trotters Gorge Campsite
This is a quiet family standard campsite on the Otago coast in a bush setting. It connects with two riverside tracks.
Dog access at Trotters Gorge Campsite
Dogs on a leash only.
Facilities at Trotters Gorge Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from stream
- Toilets - non-flush
Walking tracks near Trotters Gorge Campsite
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