09 October 2026
Fine, then low cloud or fog at night. Southerlies dying out early evening.
8° / 19°
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Ōmāui Track
The Ōmāui Track takes you through Southland forest to a viewpoint overlooking Foveaux Strait. Native birds, ferns, fungi and plants attract school groups, hikers and locals to this special place.
Distance
4.5 km
Walking time
1.5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
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 9 Oct 2026, 6:01 pm
10 October 2026
Low cloud or fog in the morning and again at night, otherwise partly cloudy with the odd shower. Easterlies for a time in the afternoon.
9° / 21°
11 October 2026
Fine, but becoming cloudy in the evening. Northerlies, turning southwesterly in the afternoon.
8° / 21°
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
10° / 22°
13 October 2026
A few showers becoming widespread in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
8° / 20°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Ōmāui Track on the map
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About Ōmāui Track
The track has a few steepish bits, but it is easy to follow. There are no steps and no boardwalk. It is entirely within a DOC reserve. Picnic tables at the two viewpoints are a great place to end your excursion.
Essential information for Ōmāui Track
Dogs on a leash, please.
Getting there for Ōmāui Track
Ōmāui is a coastal village between Invercargill and Bluff. Turn off SH1 at Greenhills. The track starts at the carpark at the end of the road.
Helpful resources
Maintained by Ōmāui Tracks Trust. This track is part of the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa track database. Herenga ā Nuku has maps and advice about public access to the outdoors . 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. You can access them at 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 .
Before you walk Ōmāui 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.