10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with a few showers about the inland ranges. Northerlies.
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1 / 5Blumine Island Scenic Reserve
Ōruawairua Track
Experience the stunning views, native wildlife and history on Blumine Island/Ōruawairua.
Distance
2.4 km
Walking time
55 min
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
Marlborough forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Cloudy with showers, mainly about the Sounds and inland ranges, clearing and becoming mainly fine late afternoon. Northwesterlies but northeasterlies about Kaikoura Coast, strong at times, easing everywhere in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Light winds, then northerlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Mainly fine, but isolated showers in the morning and afternoon. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Northerlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Ōruawairua Track on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Essential preparation for Ōruawairua Track
Follow the Oruawairua Track from the Blumine Island campsite to the western gun emplacement. The track has a few short steep sections but mostly follows a gentle gradient around the hill, with several lookout points offering stunning views over Queen Charlotte Sound. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as the endangered saddleback and orange-fronted parakeet, and check the weta ‘motels’ along the way. Oruawairua Track is on Blumine Island / Oruawairua which is 22 km from Picton in Queen Charlotte Sound. You can get there by your own boat, on a water taxi from Picton or by sea kayak. There are no moorings or jetties so you need to be prepared to anchor your boat and to get wet feet on the beach landing. Since you are visiting a pest free island it is vital that you take steps to ensure you do not jeopardise the island’s pest free status!
Dog access for Ōruawairua Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Ōruawairua 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.