8 October 2026
Cloudy periods. Isolated afternoon and evening showers inland.
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1 / 4Fiordland National Park
Mistake Creek Track
This difficult tramping track leads from the Milford Road and up the Mistake Creek Valley through beech forest to the river flats.
Distance
5 km
Walking time
3 hr to bush edge
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Outdoor alert
Outdoor alert
Weather outlook
Fiordland National Park forecast
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
9 October 2026
Partly cloudy. A few showers in the afternoon and evening.
10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
11 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
12 October 2026
Partly cloudy.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Mistake Creek Track on the map
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Essential preparation for Mistake 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 Mistake Creek Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Mistake 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.