09 October 2026
Cloudy with occasional drizzle, persistent and heavier about the ranges. Southerlies.
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Walking track
Kaweka Forest Park
From Lawrence Road take a 2-3 hour walk through to Lotkow Road. From their follow the Lotkow Track for another 2-3 hours to Lookout and Donald River.
Distance
5.33 km
Difficulty
Advanced
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 9 Oct 2026, 4:49 pm
09 October 2026
Cloudy with occasional drizzle, persistent and heavier about the ranges. Southerlies.
10 October 2026
Cloudy with drizzle, becoming mostly confined to the ranges in the afternoon as cloud lifts and fine spells increase elsewhere. Easterlies dying out in the afternoon.
11 October 2026
Isolated showers, becoming widespread and heavier south of Napier in the afternoon and evening with possible thunderstorms. Northerlies, dying out in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Mainly fine, but isolated showers in the morning and afternoon. Light winds.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
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Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only.
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.