09 October 2026
Fine, then low cloud or fog at night. Southerlies dying out early evening.
8° / 20°
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1 / 1Awarua-Waituna Wetlands
Waituna Lagoon Loop Track
You can stroll the boardwalk, walk through wetland tarns or along the spectacular white quartz beach to the outlet of Waituna Lagoon. Waituna is a Ramsar site internationally recognised as a place of importance for birdlife.
Distance
4.34 km
Walking time
10 min - 1.5 hr
Difficulty
Easiest, Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
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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Waituna Lagoon Loop Track on the map
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Essential preparation for Waituna Lagoon Loop Track
Read the reviews below If you've walked this track before, please leave a track review and photos below. Get ready to go Use the Land Safety Code to help you plan, prepare, and stay safe on your trip. Choose the right trip for you - Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. Understand the weather - It can change fast. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed. Pack warm clothes and extra food - Prepare for bad weather and an unexpected night out. Share your plans and take ways to get help - Telling a trusted person your trip details and taking a distress beacon can save your life. Take care of yourself and each other - Eat, drink and rest, stick with your group and make decisions together.
Dog access for Waituna Lagoon Loop Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Waituna Lagoon Loop 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.