10 October 2026
Cloudy. Showers, possibly heavy and thundery, easing this evening. Light winds.
12° / 21°
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Fossickers Lake Track
The track loops around the Globe Progress Mine's former tailings storage facility, known as Fossickers Lake.
Distance
8 km
Walking time
2-3 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
Reefton forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 8:34 pm
11 October 2026
Showers clearing in the evening. Northerlies, dying out in the evening.
10° / 19°
12 October 2026
Fine. Northerlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
11° / 24°
13 October 2026
A few showers clearing in the afternoon, then partly cloudy. Northerlies developing in the morning.
13° / 22°
14 October 2026
Rain with heavy falls, easing in the evening. Northerlies, dying out in the morning.
9° / 17°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Fossickers Lake Track on the map
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About Fossickers Lake Track
Take a walk or ride around the restored Globe Progress Mine site, starting from the Globe Hill information kiosk. Follow the gravel road past the striking Globe Pit and loop around Fossickers Lake, surrounded by re-planted native beech forest. Enjoy the scenery before retracing your route back to the kiosk.
Essential information for Fossickers Lake Track
The lakes and water in area not suitable for swimming or drinking. There can be high numbers of bumble bees during summer months (December - February). There can be vehicles present at times due to continual monitoring of the site. There are mining processing plant foundations present. Do not climb the structures and supervise children at all times. Weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly on the tops. Rain can quickly make even small streams treacherous to cross.
Getting there for Fossickers Lake Track
Access via the Globe Hill Track from Rosstown Road, south of Reefton across the Inangahua river. 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 . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive 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 Fossickers Lake Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Fossickers Lake 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.