10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, but some afternoon fine spells. Rain developing at night about and west of Taranaki Maunga, possibly heavy. Northerlies.
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Stratford
In 1952 the Clemow Reserve, a native arboretum, was established along the northern edge of the Rhododendron Dell. Walking past Stratford Primary School, this track also feels very enclosed and natural.
Distance
1.4 km
Walking time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Friendly
Current status
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, but some afternoon fine spells. Rain developing at night about and west of Taranaki Maunga, possibly heavy. Northerlies.
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy with thunderstorms, clearing to fine spells in the afternoon. Clouding over in the evening with rain north of Taranaki Maunga. Northwesterlies dying out in the evening.
12 October 2026
A few showers. Westerlies, turning northerly before dawn.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain, clearing in the evening. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Rain becoming persistent in the evening. Northerlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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In 1952 the Clemow Reserve, a native arboretum, was established along the northern edge of the Rhododendron Dell. Walking past Stratford Primary School, this track also feels very enclosed and natural.
Dogs allowed
Brecon Road entrance King Edward Park
Stratford District Council This track is part of the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa track database. Herenga ā Nuku has maps and advice about public access to the outdoors . 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. You can access them at 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 .
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.