10 October 2026
Cloudy with the odd shower, becoming frequent at night. Light winds.
11° / 20°
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Racecourse Walkway Track
This track connects with other walks such as Industrial Road and provides commuter access to Brickfield Road from town.
Distance
1.2 km
Walking time
30-45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
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
Hokitika forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:34 pm
11 October 2026
A few morning showers then fine spells increasing. Northeasterlies, dying out in the afternoon.
9° / 17°
12 October 2026
Fine. Westerlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
10° / 18°
13 October 2026
Occasional rain from morning. Light winds, then northerlies developing in the afternoon.
12° / 17°
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls. Light winds.
7° / 16°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Racecourse Walkway Track on the map
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About Racecourse Walkway Track
The grassy path follows a very gradual gradient with bush on either side. A wooden seat near the top offers a view of the town.
Essential information for Racecourse Walkway Track
Very gradual gradient on grassy path with bush on either side. Wooden seat near top with view of town.
Getting there for Racecourse Walkway Track
Drive/walk east down Hampden Street, Hokitika. Entry to left by Hokitika RDA/Boys Brigade as Hampden Street becomes Hau Hau Road.
Helpful resources
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. 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 .
Before you walk Racecourse Walkway 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.