10 October 2026
Cloud, low about the foothills, breaking up in the morning. Scattered showers developing this afternoon, possibly heavy and thundery with hail, mainly about the foothills.
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1 / 9Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve
Peel Forest - Allans Track
Allans Track starts from Te Wanahau Flat and joins Fern Walk to get back to the starting point.
Distance
6.72 km
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Water treatment upgrade at Peel Forest Campground
Weather outlook
Canterbury High Country forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
11 October 2026
About the Divide: Showers, possibly heavy in the morning, clearing in the evening. Elsewhere: mainly fine but the odd afternoon shower.
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Showers developing.
14 October 2026
Rain turning to showers. Snow lowering to 1900 metres.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Peel Forest - Allans Track
Start at Te Wanahu Flat. Follow Acland Falls Track from Te Wanahu Flat and turn left onto Allans Track after about 500 metres. Allans Track then joins Deer Spur before dropping steeply to Fern Walk, which can be followed back to the starting point. This track passes through a range of botanical communities from the tall podocarp forest near the valley floor to the subalpine and alpine vegetation on the higher slopes.
Essential information for Peel Forest - Allans Track
Cellphone coverage in the Peel Forest area is poor. Consider bringing an emergency communications device. The track is more rugged than other tracks in the forest, so be prepared for mud and slippery roots.
Huts and campsites
Peel Forest Campground has campsites and cabins. Bookings are required . The campground is closed from May to mid-October each year, however. During this period Clarke Flat is opened as a standard campsite.
Getting there for Peel Forest - Allans Track
9.5 km north of Geraldine, turn off SH72 (Inland Scenic Route) into Peel Forest Road, which becomes Rangitata Gorge Road. Clarke Flat and Te Wanahu Flat are 600 m apart on Rangitata Gorge Road, approx. 14 km from SH72. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
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 . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive 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 Peel Forest - Allans Track
No dogs allowed.
Before you walk Peel Forest - Allans 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.