10 October 2026
Cloudy wish showers increasing this afternoon, mainly inland where some may be heavy and thundery. Northeasterlies developing this morning.
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Snowy Battery Track
The Snowy River Stamper Battery site and Snowy Battery Track are closed due to contamination.
This track is currently marked closed. Confirm the latest alert before travelling.
Distance
2.57 km
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
Buller forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, easing in the afternoon, clearing early evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon, easing in the evening.
12 October 2026
Mainly fine, rain at night. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Light winds.
14 October 2026
Rain with heavy falls, easing in the evening. Northerlies, dying out in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Snowy Battery Track on the map
See the full route on the map
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Essential preparation for Snowy Battery Track
The Snowy River Stamper Battery site and Snowy Battery Track are closed due to contamination from historic mining activities.
Dog access for Snowy Battery Track
Not Applicable
Before you walk Snowy Battery 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.