09 October 2026
Fine, then low cloud or fog at night. Southerlies dying out early evening.
8° / 19°
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Glory Track
A walk through dense bush with lively birdsong.
Distance
3.4 km
Walking time
1 hr
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
Invercargill forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 5:17 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° / 21°
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.
8° / 20°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Glory Track
Starting at either Stirling Point or Gunpit Road, this track winds through diverse native bush passing a number of historic features including the WWII gun pit and lookout bunker, and then returns along the coast via Foveaux Walkway . There are scenic views across Foveaux Strait to Rakiura Stewart Island and catch a glimpse of the iconic Dog Island Lighthouse. Throughout your journey you will notice the varied and lively birdsong brought back to Motupohue (Bluff Hill) by extensive continued restoration work.
Getting there for Glory Track
From Invercargill, travel South towards Bluff on SH1 for 25 km. Continue through Bluff township to Stirling Point car park. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. The Gunpit Road carpark can be accessed from Bluff township by turning right onto Walker Street, then left onto Gunpit Road and following to the end. 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 Glory Track
Dogs on a leash only.
Before you walk Glory 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.