11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, easing in the afternoon, clearing early evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon, easing in the evening.
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1 / 1Kahurangi National Park
Lake Hanlon Track
Walk to this scenic gem from the main road, south of Karamea.
Distance
1.5 km
Walking time
30 min return
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
Buller forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, becoming widespread for a time in the morning and afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Rain with some heavy falls. Northerlies.
15 October 2026
Showers, some heavy. Southeasterlies developing.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Lake Hanlon Track on the map
See the full route on the map
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Getting there for Lake Hanlon Track
From Karamea, head southeast on SH67 for 25 km. Trail starts beside the highway. Parking across from the trail start. 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 Lake Hanlon Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Lake Hanlon 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.