11 October 2026
A few showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northeasterlies, turning northwesterly in the morning.
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1 / 4Ruahine Forest Park
Coppermine Track
Walk through lowland forest to an area where copper was mined.
Distance
6.2 km
Walking time
2 hr
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Coppermine Track closed
Weather outlook
Wairarapa forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies, dying out in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mainly fine, isolated showers developing in the afternoon. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
Rain developing. Northwesterlies, turning southwesterly.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Coppermine Track on the map
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About Coppermine Track
This is a pleasant out-and-back walk through the ngahere (bush) with a couple of beautiful views and is suitable for experienced hikers with good shoes. Be prepared for an unmaintained track with a pretty long and steep climb up and a slippery climb down with some collapsed paths along the way. Slips are common in this unstable erosion prone area, sometimes resulting in track closures. Please check the Alerts tab above to see if there are any notifications. This track continues on as the Coppermine Loop Track which is a more strenuous return option.
Getting there for Coppermine Track
Coppermine Road is located 10 km from Woodville. Woodville is 85 km from Napier on State Highway 2. Travel north east from Woodville along Pinfold Road for 9 km, then turn left into Coppermine Road. This track is accessed from the road end. Use this location on Google Maps to help 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 Coppermine Track
Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only.
Before you walk Coppermine 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.