11 October 2026
Mainly fine, chance of an afternoon shower. Light winds, then westerlies developing in the evening.
10° / 21°
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Walking track
Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence
This family-friendly loop track passes through an unusual forest with a number of hīnau trees.
Distance
1 km
Walking time
45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 12:31 am
11 October 2026
Mainly fine, chance of an afternoon shower. Light winds, then westerlies developing in the evening.
10° / 21°
12 October 2026
Fine. Northeasterlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
11° / 21°
13 October 2026
Fine. Light winds, then northwesterlies developing in the evening.
14° / 25°
14 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with the chance of a shower from morning. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.
9° / 21°
15 October 2026
Showers, some heavy. Southerlies developing in the afternoon.
5° / 14°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
The Hinau Track begins at the Mt Fyffe car park and forms a 45-minute loop through a unique forest featuring large hīnau trees. You'll also see māhoe, putaputawētā, broadleaf, tree fuchsia, and pigeonwood, with a contrasting section that passes through a stand of kānuka. The track is well-formed and suitable for families, though there is an unbridged stream crossing that is usually easy to navigate under normal conditions. The Seaward Kaikōura Range and Mt Fyffe can be unpredictable. Even for a short walk to the Mt Fyffe lookout on a fine day, carrying a windbreaker is recommended. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
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.