10 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with the odd shower early evening, possibly heavy and thundery east of Alexandra. Northerlies.
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Walking track
Oteake Conservation Park
This short track that follows an old water race.
Distance
1.7 km
Walking time
45 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
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 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
10 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with the odd shower early evening, possibly heavy and thundery east of Alexandra. Northerlies.
11 October 2026
Mainly fine but the chance of a showers from late afternoon east of Alexandra. Northwesterlies for a time late morning and afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing before dawn.
13 October 2026
Fine, then a few showers developing in the afternoon. Northerlies.
14 October 2026
Rain easing in the evening. Light winds.
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 track starts at Homestead Campsite . It follows an old water race and ends at West Manuherikia 4WD Track. There are unbridged streams on the track. Assess these carefully before crossing and if in doubt, stay out.
Dogs are allowed on this track, but not on West Manuherikia 4WD Track. Keep dog under control at all times. Oteake is subject to flooding, snowfall and weather extremes. In winter this area is blanketed with snow, extremely cold and exposed.
The track starts at Homestead Campsite. From State Highway 85, turn into the Ranfurly end of Loop Road (St Bathans) and follow for 6.5 km. Turn into Hawkdun Runs Road and follow for 15 km to the campsite. It is a gravel road, with one unbridged ford. Check fords before entry. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
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 .
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
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.