10 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Easterlies, dying out in the evening.
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Walking track
Kaweka Forest Park
Walk through beach forest over Ngahere Hill
Distance
3.54 km
Walking time
1 hr
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 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
10 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Easterlies, dying out in the evening.
11 October 2026
Mainly fine, with areas of early morning fog. Showers developing in the afternoon, possibly heavy with thunderstorms and hail, clearing in the evening. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the morning and afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine, then a few showers developing about the ranges in the afternoon. Northeasterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Mainly fine, but isolated showers in the afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Fine, but becoming cloudy in the evening. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
From the Makahu Saddle carpark, follow the track to Ngahere Base, a former hydrological survey site, then continue down an old road to the stream. After crossing the bridge, the Matauria Ridge Track veers right, while the Ngahere Loop Track climbs straight ahead. The track offers around 30 minutes of easy walking through beech forest, crossing Ngahere Hill (1114 metres) before reaching Kaweka Road, just over 1.8 km from the carpark. To complete the loop, walk back along Kaweka Road to Makahu Saddle carpark, or return the same way via the forest track. This is a mountainous area. Visitors should be prepared for sudden weather changes. Extreme fire conditions can exist during summer. The park is a restricted fire area, which means permits to light fires are required all year round. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
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.