10 October 2026
Low cloud, with isolated showers from late afternoon, possibly heavy and thundery inland. Northeasterlies.
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Trotters Cave Walk
A walking track with native forest and caves.
Distance
1.4 km
Walking time
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Trotters Gorge Campsite gate closed to vehicles
Weather outlook
North Otago forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Areas of early low cloud otherwise fine, but isolated late afternoon and evening showers. Northeasterlies, easing in the afternoon, becoming southerly in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northerlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Isolated showers, becoming widespread in the evening. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain. Snow lowering to 900 metres in the afternoon. Southerlies, dying out in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Trotters Cave Walk
This track follows a tributary of Trotters Creek from the campsite through native broadleaf forest to a series of river-sculpted caves. The gate to the campsite is closed to vehicles during winter because of wet conditions. You can still access the tracks and campsite on foot. After dark, glowworms may be visible along the way. The track is mostly well formed, but some sections can be steep, rough, or muddy. There are two small unbridged stream crossings, which are sometimes dry.
Getting there for Trotters Cave Walk
This track starts at the Trotters Gorge Campsite . 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 Trotters Cave Walk
Dogs on a leash only.
Before you walk Trotters Cave Walk
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.