09 October 2026
Mainly fine but the chance of an inland afternoon or evening shower. Areas of low cloud or fog possible at night. Light winds but easterlies about the coast for a time this afternoon.
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1 / 6Longwood Forest Conservation Area
Pourakino Picnic Area Loop Track
This is an easy short walking track following historic tramlines though silver beech forest.
Distance
1.7 km
Walking time
45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Do not use the old stone bridge at Pourakino
Weather outlook
Southland forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 4:49 pm
10 October 2026
Areas of low cloud or fog in the morning and again at night, otherwise partly cloudy with isolated afternoon and evening showers. Easterlies about the coast for a time in the afternoon.
11 October 2026
Fine, but becoming mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Pourakino Picnic Area Loop Track on the map
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Getting there for Pourakino Picnic Area Loop Track
From Invercargill travel north on SH6 to Lorneville Roundabout. Take the first exit onto SH99 (signs for Riverton). Continue for 24 km. Turn right onto Gropers Bush – Thornbury Road continue for 21 km. Turn left onto Knutsford Road follow forestry signs for picnic area. 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 . 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 Pourakino Picnic Area Loop Track
Dogs on a leash only.
Before you walk Pourakino Picnic Area Loop 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.