11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy with thunderstorms, clearing to fine spells in the afternoon. Clouding over in the evening with rain north of Taranaki Maunga. Northwesterlies dying out in the evening.
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Walking track
White Cliffs and Mount Messenger Conservation Area
This track climbs to the summit of Mt Messenger and then descends to the coast.
Distance
5.44 km
Walking time
5 hr 30 min
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Weather outlook
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy with thunderstorms, clearing to fine spells in the afternoon. Clouding over in the evening with rain north of Taranaki Maunga. Northwesterlies dying out in the evening.
12 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with isolated showers. Light winds, then northerlies developing at night.
13 October 2026
A few showers, more persistent in the afternoon and evening. Northerlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northerlies.
15 October 2026
Showers, some possibly heavy. Northerlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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No dogs.
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.