11 October 2026
Mainly fine but isolated afternoon showers. Northeasterlies, easing by evening.
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Blue Track
Bottle Lake Forest Park is an exotic pine forest of approximately 800 hectares. It is a lovely place for a walk on a hot or windy day as the tracks are almost all entirely in the shade.
Distance
10 km
Walking time
2 hrs 30 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Christchurch forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Fine. Light winds, then northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies, turning northeasterly in the evening.
14 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Westerlies developing in the evening.
15 October 2026
Rain developing. Southerlies developing.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Blue Track on the map
See the full route on the map
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Essential information for Blue Track
The information about this track is provided by the Christchurch City Council . For updates on track closures, damage or maintenance, check the walking track status page before heading out.
Getting there for Blue Track
Use this location in google maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
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 . We recommend trying these 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
Dog access for Blue Track
Under Effective Control
Before you walk Blue Track
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.