11 October 2026
Fine apart from some evening cloud. Northwesterlies, turning southwesterly in the afternoon, dying out early evening.
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Walking track
Oteake Conservation Park
This track crosses private farmland and links the East Manuherikia 4WD Track with the Hawkdun Range.
Distance
5 km
Walking time
1 hr 30 min to 2 hr
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Weather outlook
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm
11 October 2026
Fine apart from some evening cloud. Northwesterlies, turning southwesterly in the afternoon, dying out early evening.
12 October 2026
Fine, but morning fog possible in sheltered valleys. Northwesterlies.
13 October 2026
Rain in the afternoon and evening, otherwise isolated showers. Northwesterlies, dying out at night.
14 October 2026
Rain, easing to a few showers north of Alexandra in the afternoon. Light winds.
15 October 2026
Showers easing in the afternoon. Southerlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
This track leads East from the East Manuherikia 4WD Track to the Oteake Conservation Park boundary. It ends at a pedestrian gate on the edge of the park. There is no marked track beyond this point. Berwen Track crosses private land. Respect this and keep to the marked track. There are unbridged streams on the track. Assess these carefully before crossing and if in doubt, stay out.
Dogs are not permitted. If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. Many of the tracks in Oteake Conservation Park are shared use. You may encounter walkers, mountain bikers and people riding horses, as well as people on quad bikes, trail bikes or in 4WDs. Take care and respect other track users. Fires are not allowed anywhere in Oteake Conservation Park. Avalanches most frequently occur from May to November in Oteake Conservation Park. There can also be avalanches outside this period if there is still snow coverage.
This track branches off of East Manuherikia 4WD Track, it takes several hours to reach the Berwen Track on foot. East Manuherikia 4WD Track begins at Hawkdun Runs Road. The vehicle bridge on Hawkdun Runs Road is currently closed and cannot be used. The vehicle ford is recommended for experienced 4WD users only. Much of the public access into the park is along easements crossing private land. Please respect this by driving carefully, keeping to tracks and roads, and leaving gates as you find them. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
No dogs.
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.