10 October 2026
Showers turning to rain at night, possibly heavy.
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1 / 7Kahurangi National Park
Fenian Caves Track
Explore the Fenian Caves, with the option to visit the Fenian Workings.
Distance
8.6 km
Walking time
3 hr return
Difficulty
Advanced
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
Kahurangi National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
11 October 2026
Rain, heavy at times, easing to showers in the morning, then clearing to fine in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine, but becoming mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening.
13 October 2026
A few showers.
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Fenian Caves Track on the map
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About Fenian Caves Track
From the track entrance, walk along the well formed track for about 60 minutes until you arrive at the junction to the signposted caves. From that point onwards, the track becomes quite rough. Expect scrambling through roots, muddy and steep sections, wet rocks and fallen trees. A reasonable level of fitness is required for this section. It takes approximately 60-90 mins to complete the caves loop depending on how much time is spent exploring the 3 caves. After completing the caves loop, the track rejoins the main track to find the way out.
Essential information for Fenian Caves Track
Bring with you: Warm clothing - It’s quite a few degrees colder inside the caves, therefore warm clothing is recommended Flashlight for exploring the caves - a headlight is best Sturdy footwear is essential - water runs through the caves and rocks can be sharp and slippery Helmet - banging your head on the roof of the cave is painful! Also: Don’t forget to sign the visitor’s book on your way in and out. Don't go into the caves following heavy rain as they flood.
Getting there for Fenian Caves Track
Travelling north on SH67, after arriving at Karamea turn off at Oparara Road. Continue on this road until the turn off into Fenian Road. You’ll find the track carpark at the end of this short gravel road. 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 Fenian Caves Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Fenian Caves 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.