10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Light winds.
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Fern Gully Track
A nice walk through a peaceful fern-filled gully.
Distance
3.74 km
Walking time
1 hr 20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
On-lead only
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
Wellington forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, clearing to fine spells early afternoon, then clouding over towards evening with drizzle on the ranges. Northerlies.
12 October 2026
Mainly fine, isolated showers at night. Northerlies.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Rain becoming persistent in the morning. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Fern Gully Track
Time required: 2 hours Fern Gully Track starts with a short stroll through native tree ferns and grassland. It heads into a small gully, then climbs through mature beech and birch forest. To continue a leisurely loop, with views over Wainuiomata turn right along Rata Ridge and continue for 40 mins to the summit of Mt Lowry. You’ll then get views Complete the loop by returning 10 minutes back down Rata Ridge and then turning left onto Lees Grove Track.
Getting there for Fern Gully Track
Fern Gully Track starts on Gardiner Grove, Wainuiomata (between house numbers 19a and 19b). Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. There are regular bus services to Wainuiomata and the surrounding areas.
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 Fern Gully Track
Yes (on lead)
Before you walk Fern Gully 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.