Titri Creek Walking Track: Walking Guide, Time & Access

Route overview

See hundreds of wading birds on this family-friendly short walk into the Titri wetands.

This DOC directory entry covers Titri Creek Walking Track in Otago, within Dunedin area / Waihola - Taieri Mouth area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.

Distance, time and grade

• Distance: 1.5 km return via same track
• Walking time: 25 min
• DOC grade: Easy

Access and alerts

Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.

• Titri Creek Track bridge closed; First published on 12 March 2024. Last reviewed on 8 July 2026.

Seasonal restrictions

This track can flood during heavy or prolonged rain here or inland. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed.

Dog access

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.

Description

From the car park on Titri Road, cross the railway line with care, using the marked crossing point. Follow the bridge over Titri Creek into the Titri wetlands.

You can see hundreds of wading birds including marsh crake/kotoreke, fernbird/mātātā, scaup/pāpako, and grey teal/tētē.

The second bridge on the track is closed and there is no access to the viewing platform. There are still good views of the wetland from the track and the first bridge.

The track is surrounded by native vegetation, including the threatened wetland nettle.

Stick to the track to preserve this sensitive wetland environment.

Getting there

Drive south from Dunedin on SH1. After the bridge over the Waipori River, turn off to the right onto Titri Road. The track starts at a car park partway along Titri Road.

Alternatively, if travelling along SH1 from the south, Titri Road can also be accessed via a turnoff just before the end of Waihola township.

Know before you go

Amenities

• The nearest toilets are at the Lake Waihola Domain.

• There are no bins on site, practice leave no trace and take all rubbish away with you.

Partial closure

The second bridge on the track is closed and there is no access to the viewing platform. There are still good views of the wetland from the track and the first bridge.

Hunting rules

No shooting within 150 m of the track. Always take care.

Flooding

This track can be subject to flooding during heavy or prolonged rain nearby or inland, with no alternative routes to evacuate. Check weather forecasts and weather warnings before visiting.

Sources and reuse

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