From Dolamore Park carpark, cross Waimumu Stream and turn right along the wheelchair accessible boardwalk. Turn right, cross the bridge climbing steadily to a ridge. This section of track passes through podocarp hardwood forest before crossing a hillside face on an easy grade.

A sign marks a turnoff to Poppelwells Lookout. Care is needed on the steady climb to the lookout where you are rewarded with commanding views of the Southland Plains. On a fine day seats at the lookout make it an ideal lunch spot.

Returning from Poppelwells Lookout, follow the track to Whisky Creek and then on to the car park just off Domain Road.

From the carpark the way back to the Dolamore Park picnic area is via a well formed grass track. Allow approximately two hours for the loop trip and 30-45 minutes extra for the Poppelwells Lookout side trip.

Hidden Valley Track

Note: this tramping track is no longer maintained by DOC. 

Time: 2 hr loop track
Distance: 3 km

Where Whisky Creek Track joins the line of an old water race, Hidden Valley Track heads off to the right along the old water race crossing two streams.

It follows the second stream for a short distance before climbing steeply through bush to an open grass and scrub glade. It then continues down through the glade meeting a track alongside Whisky Creek. Follow the track downhill until it comes out on the Whisky Creek Track. The loop is completed along the track back to the carpark.

Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve is located approximately 10 km to the north west of Gore. Dolamore Park is located 11km from Gore at the south-west end of the Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve.