11 October 2026
Mainly fine, chance of an afternoon shower. Light winds, then westerlies developing in the evening.
10° / 21°
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Walking track
Kaikōura area
This short walk from the Puhi Puhi Campsite wanders through native bush.
Distance
0.66 km
Walking time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 12:31 am
11 October 2026
Mainly fine, chance of an afternoon shower. Light winds, then westerlies developing in the evening.
10° / 21°
12 October 2026
Fine. Northeasterlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
11° / 21°
13 October 2026
Fine. Light winds, then northwesterlies developing in the evening.
14° / 25°
14 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with the chance of a shower from morning. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.
9° / 21°
15 October 2026
Showers, some heavy. Southerlies developing in the afternoon.
5° / 14°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
This easy 10–20 minute loop trail begins and ends at the Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve Campsite near Kaikōura, leading you through beautiful native bush filled with impressive podocarps, including several huge mātaī, a couple of towering tōtara and a magnificent kahikatea. The track offers occasional glimpses of the river and the adjacent cliff face, and a secondary path leads down to the river itself if you feel like braving a chilly dip. Access to the trailhead is via a gravel road. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
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.