10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy. A few showers about the Sounds and inland ranges, possibly heavy from afternoon. Northeasterlies, strong at times about the Kaikoura Coast from afternoon.
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1 / 1Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area
Cullen Point tracks
Walk the beautiful loop track for views of Pelorus Sound and Havelock and the short lookout track for views of Mahau Sound.
Distance
4.25 km
Walking time
1 hr loop track / 15 minute summit track
Difficulty
Easiest, 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
Marlborough forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Cloudy with showers, mainly about the Sounds and inland ranges, clearing and becoming mainly fine late afternoon. Northwesterlies but northeasterlies about Kaikoura Coast, strong at times, easing everywhere in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northerlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, turning to rain in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Cullen Point tracks
Heading clockwise from the car park, the track goes past the lookout turn-off and descends toward the shoreline through remnant beech and ferns. It then sidles around Cullen Point to the Mahau Sound side, where regenerating kānuka dominates the bush. The track climbs steadily back to the car park, with slips and clearings offering scenic views of the sound. The lookout track is short and offer views of Pelorus Sound and Havelock and can be walked at the start or end of the track.
Getting there for Cullen Point tracks
The tracks start from a well-marked car park located 5.5 km down Queen Charlotte Drive from Havelock Township. Queen Charlotte Drive is restricted to vehicles less than a combined length of 12.6 m only due to major flood damage from storms in August 2022. 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 Cullen Point tracks
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
Before you walk Cullen Point 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.