9 October 2026
Cloud about the tops.
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1 / 1Murchison area
Johnson Creek Track
Walk to and through a big slip formed in the 1929 Murchison earthquake.
Distance
4.6 km
Walking time
2 hr return
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Predator control operation in Garibaldi-Kakapo
Weather outlook
Nelson Lakes National Park forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
10 October 2026
Cloud increasing with showers developing in the morning, becoming rain at night with snow to 2000 metres.
11 October 2026
Rain, clearing in the evening. Snow to 2000 metres until afternoon.
12 October 2026
Partly cloudy.
13 October 2026
Cloud increasing.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Johnson Creek Track on the map
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Essential preparation for Johnson Creek Track
Read the reviews below If you've walked this track before, please leave a track review and photos below. Get ready to go Use the Land Safety Code to help you plan, prepare, and stay safe on your trip. Choose the right trip for you - Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. Understand the weather - It can change fast. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed. Pack warm clothes and extra food - Prepare for bad weather and an unexpected night out. Share your plans and take ways to get help - Telling a trusted person your trip details and taking a distress beacon can save your life. Take care of yourself and each other - Eat, drink and rest, stick with your group and make decisions together.
Dog access for Johnson Creek Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Johnson Creek 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.