11 October 2026
Fine, but the chance of an afternoon shower. Northeasterlies dying out in the afternoon.
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1 / 4Banks Peninsula
Okuti Track
With fabulous views over Okuti Valley and further west towards Mt Herbert/ Te Ahu Pātiki, this track is spectacular on a clear day.
Distance
7 km
Walking time
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Outdoor alert
This track is currently closed, please visit the Christchurch City Council website for more detail.
Weather outlook
Christchurch forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm
12 October 2026
Fine, but some morning low cloud or fog. Light winds, then northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Fine, then a few showers at night. Northwesterlies, turning northeasterly in the evening.
14 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Northeasterlies, dying out in the evening.
15 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning, with snow to 800 metres. Southwesterlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Okuti Track on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Essential information for Okuti Track
The track is closed during lambing season, July to November. The information about this track is provided by the Christchurch City Council . For updates on track closures, damage or maintenance, check the walking track status page before heading out.
Getting there for Okuti Track
From Christchurch, it’s about an hour’s drive to the reserve. Follow State Highway 75 out of town towards Akaroa and turn right at Little River down Kinloch Road. Turn left at Okuti Valley Road and follow it to Reserve Road. It can be frosty in the valley in winter. Please take care driving in these conditions. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. The track then finishes on the Christchurch-Akaroa Road. Either Arrange for someone to pick you up from there , or head back the way you came (making a nice half-day walk).
Helpful resources
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 Okuti Track
Prohibited
Before you walk Okuti 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.