09 October 2026
Mainly fine but the chance of an inland afternoon or evening shower. Areas of low cloud or fog possible at night. Light winds but easterlies about the coast for a time this afternoon.
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Dolamore Track
Walk through a pococarp hardwood forest to a lookout with panoramic views.
Distance
2 km
Walking time
1 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
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
Southland forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 4:49 pm
10 October 2026
Areas of low cloud or fog in the morning and again at night, otherwise partly cloudy with isolated afternoon and evening showers. Easterlies about the coast for a time in the afternoon.
11 October 2026
Fine, but becoming mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Essential preparation for Dolamore Track
From the Dolamore Park car park, cross Waimumu Stream and turn left after the bridge onto a well-formed gravel track. The track climbs gradually through mixed podocarp–hardwood forest toward a ridge. After about 15 minutes, a sign marks the turn-off to a lookout with panoramic views of the Southland Plains, and on a clear day, Bluff Hill and Stewart Island. The return section of the loop descends to meet the boardwalk, which can be followed back to Dolamore Park. Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve is located approximately 10 km to the north west of Gore.
Dog access for Dolamore Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Dolamore 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.