09 October 2026
Fine, then low cloud or fog at night. Southerlies dying out early evening.
8° / 20°
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Daffodil Bay Loop Track
Situated in Sandy Point, this track combines a totara-matai forest with good views of the esturary and across to Invercargill.
Distance
3.77 km
Walking time
1 hour 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
Invercargill forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 7:36 pm
10 October 2026
Low cloud or fog in the morning and again at night, otherwise partly cloudy with the odd shower. Easterlies for a time in the afternoon.
9° / 20°
11 October 2026
Fine, but becoming cloudy in the evening. Northerlies, turning southwesterly in the afternoon.
8° / 21°
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
10° / 22°
13 October 2026
A few showers becoming widespread in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
7° / 19°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Daffodil Bay Loop Track
From the Daffodil Bay picnic area, follow the coastal route along the waters edge towards Hatch’s Hill Lookout. After 900m, the track splits, with the left-hand riverside track taking you 300m down to Noki Kaik beach. From the beach, head back up to the junction and turn left up to the lookout. Return to Daffodil Bay via the inland route which is just over 2km.
Essential information for Daffodil Bay Loop Track
Dogs Sandy Point Domain, excluding playgrounds, marked sports fields and the ponds and lagoons designated as wildlife habitats, is an area designated for dog exercise where dogs are permitted to be off leash. Please keep your dogs under control at all times. Please refer to the dog bylaw for dogs on walking tracks. Visitor Centre The Sandy Point Visitor Centre, located part way along Sandy point Road, contains a series of displays and interpretive material covering Sandy Point Domain and the vegetation and wildlife found within the grounds. They tell the story of Sandy Point’s human and natural history. The visitor centre is open most weekends and by arrangement with groups. More information about Sandy Point Domain can be found on the Invercargill City Council website
Getting there for Daffodil Bay Loop Track
Sandy Point Domain is seven kilometres from Invercargill, with the only road access being via Dunns Road. After crossing the Dunn Road bridge, turn left onto Sandy Point Road. Follow the road along the river, and turn left into Daffodil Bay Road. Parking is available at Daffodil Bay. 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 Daffodil Bay Loop Track
Dogs must be under control, but may be off leash
Before you walk Daffodil Bay Loop 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.