Te Weheka Walkway/Cycleway
Track category
Walking track
Mountain bike - Easy
Time:
Walk: 2 hr 20 min return, Cycle: 1 hr return
Distance:
8.4 km
Description
Pick up the track on the left hand side of State Highway 6 south of the Bella Vista Motel. The track enters the forest and follows State Highway 6 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 please watch for walkers crossing!
As the track heads up valley it climbs steadily but easily. It joins and then leaves the Fox Glacier Access Road in two places, running along the left hand edge of the road for short distances on a sealed lane marked for walkers and cyclists. Please keep off the vehicle lanes.
Cyclist on Te Weheka
Where the track joins the Glacier Access Road for the second time, you can cross the road (take care to give way to all traffic and cross carefully!) and after leaving your bikes at the car park you can visit the historic swing bridge crossing the Fox River.
Re-joining Te Weheka Walkway/Cycleway after the Historic Bridge the track continues on the sealed lane for 500 m before re-entering the forest for the last time. After a short distance the track re-joins the road for the last section to the glacier valley car park. This section of road (known as the causeway) is unsealed, and walkers and cyclists must share space with vehicles. Take care!
Those on bikes must leave their bikes at the bike rack at the end of Te Weheka - there is no bike access on any other tracks in the area. Please obey the bike code of conduct and respect others - stay in control, give way to walkers, signal your approach and pass with care, and ride shared-use tracks in small groups.
Getting there
Te Weheka starts from State Highway 6 just south of the Bella Vista Motel.
Activities
Mountain biking and cycling
Mountain biking and cycling
Track description
Places to stay
There are a number of accommodation options in Fox Glacier Weheka.
About the area
This shared use track is an exciting new addition to the recreational opportunities in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. People can now walk or bike on the purpose built facility from the Fox Glacier Weheka township to the glacier valley car park.
Plan and prepare
- Check the current track conditions and weather forecasts at the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre and i-SITE 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.
- Dogs are not permitted on this track.