09 October 2026
Fine, then low cloud or fog at night. Southerlies dying out early evening.
8° / 20°
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Turnbulls Tramping Track
A challenging tramping track through the beautiful, mossy Longwoods forest. Keep an eye out for the historic Turnbull’s Hut, a relic from the gold mining era. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Distance
12.7 km
Walking time
4-5 hr
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
On-lead only
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
Invercargill forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 7:36 pm
10 October 2026
Low cloud or fog in the morning and again at night, otherwise partly cloudy with the odd shower. Easterlies for a time in the afternoon.
9° / 20°
11 October 2026
Fine, but becoming cloudy in the evening. Northerlies, turning southwesterly in the afternoon.
8° / 21°
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
10° / 22°
13 October 2026
A few showers becoming widespread in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
7° / 19°
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Turnbulls Tramping Track
This track is part of Te Araroa Trail . This tough tramping track provides insight into the historic goldmining undertaken in this area in the 1800s. There are some creek crossings and expect mud after rain.
Essential information for Turnbulls Tramping Track
For your safety during March and April, the 'roar' (deer hunting season), you should wear hi-viz clothing and pack covers when tramping in the area.
Huts and campsites
At the northern end of the track is Martin's Hut , and Turnbull's (Big Dam) Hut is situated 6.5km from the southern end of the track.
Getting there for Turnbulls Tramping Track
From Riverton travel west on SH99 for 15 km. Turn right onto Round Hill Road, continue for 1 km. Turn right into the carpark. Then follow the Round Hill walking track anti-clockwise for 1.4 km to the Ports race junction. Turn right onto Ports Race track and then left onto Turnbulls Tramping Track. (Look out for TA Trail symbol on the signs). Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. Or for Southbound: Leaving Martins Hut, follow the trail for 100 m and turn right at the marked junction.
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 Turnbulls Tramping Track
Dogs on a leash only.
Before you walk Turnbulls Tramping 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.