10 October 2026
Fine, then fog at night. Southeasterlies dying out early evening.
8° / 21°
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1 / 3Bluff Hill Motupōhue
Millennium Track
A steep track from the summit of Bluff Hill with views north to Invercargill down through wind-shorn shrubland to Lookout Point is rewarded by superb views across Foveaux Strait to Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Distance
3.33 km
Walking time
1 hour 30 mins return
Difficulty
Intermediate
Dogs
On-lead only
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
Invercargill forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:34 pm
11 October 2026
Low cloud or fog at first then fine chance of a shower from late afternoon. Westerlies from morning, easing at night.
8° / 21°
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
10° / 23°
13 October 2026
A few showers turning to rain in the afternoon. Northerlies, dying out in the afternoon.
8° / 20°
14 October 2026
A few showers turning to rain in the morning. Easterlies developing in the morning.
6° / 13°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Millennium Track on the map
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About Millennium Track
Starting from the summit of Bluff Hill, the track descends steeply through regenerating forest and coastal shrubland to Lookout Point. Return the way you came, or for a longer 7km loop (taking 2 to 2.5 hours), return along the coastal Foveaux Walkway to Stirling Point and then ascend Topuni Track back to the summit.
Getting there for Millennium Track
From Invercargill, travel South towards Bluff on SH1 for 25 km. Access to Bluff Hill/Motup ō hue is signposted right off SH1, via Leet Street. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
Bluff Hill/Motup ō hue More information about Bluff Hill/Motupōhue can be found on the Invercargill City Council website Resources to help you plan your trip 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 Millennium Track
Dogs on a leash only
Before you walk Millennium 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.