Te Weheka Walkway/Cycleway
Alerts
NIWA weather risks
NIWA's Parks Weather site lists daily weather risks for the forecast point below.
Sorry, we can't show NIWA weather or alerts on this site. NIWA doesn't permit paid apps to do this.
Forecast point: Franz Josef Glacier (230m) · 13.2km away
Check the DOC website for current alerts and conditions before you go. This site gets current alert info from DOC, but is not an official source of information.
Walk or cycle through bush from Fox Glacier township to a viewpoint of the largest active landslide in New Zealand.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
Cyclist on Te Weheka
Pick up the track on the left hand side of SH6 south of the Bella Vista Motel. The track enters the forest and follows SH6 for 400 m before turning east and heading into the Fox Glacier Valley.
Along this first section of track the Minnehaha Track leaves and then re-joins Te Weheka Walkway / Cycleway. Take care at the intersections with the Minnehaha Track – cyclists watch for walkers crossing!
As the track heads up valley it climbs steadily but easily before ending at a view of the largest active landslide in New Zealand.
There is no glacier view from this track.
Mountain biking
This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
Getting there
Te Weheka starts from SH6 just south of the Bella Vista Motel on the main road of Fox Glacier township.
Know before you go
- Check the current track conditions and weather forecasts at the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre before starting your trip.
- Always take warm and waterproof clothing as the weather can change rapidly.
- Carry drinking water, insect repellent and sun protection at all times.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track