10 October 2026
Cloud about the tops, and a few showers northwest of the Lakes.
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1 / 6Skippers area
Bullendale & Dynamo Hut Tracks
Traverse rugged Skippers Creek to see New Zealand’s first industrial hydro power scheme or take the trail to the heart of Skippers’ quartz reef mining history.
Distance
10.71 km
Walking time
4 - 6 hr
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Skippers road and bridge closure
Outdoor alert
Outdoor alert
Skippers road and bridge closure
Skippers road and bridge closure
Skippers road and bridge closure
Skippers road and bridge closure
Skippers road and bridge closure
Weather outlook
Southern Lakes forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
11 October 2026
Showers about the Divide, clearing early evening, otherwise fine.
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Rain developing.
14 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1900 metres.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Essential preparation for Bullendale & Dynamo Hut Tracks
Read the reviews below If you've walked this track before, please leave a track review and photos below. Get ready to go Use the Land Safety Code to help you plan, prepare, and stay safe on your trip. Choose the right trip for you - Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. Understand the weather - It can change fast. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed. Pack warm clothes and extra food - Prepare for bad weather and an unexpected night out. Share your plans and take ways to get help - Telling a trusted person your trip details and taking a distress beacon can save your life. Take care of yourself and each other - Eat, drink and rest, stick with your group and make decisions together.
Dog access for Bullendale & Dynamo Hut Tracks
Dogs on a leash only.
Before you walk Bullendale & Dynamo Hut Tracks
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.