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Glencreag Track will be closed for lambing from 15 September - 15 October 2026. Kinvara Road and car park remains open and provides alternative access to Big Hu…

Copland Shelter is closed until further notice. It is unsafe due to unstable foundations and damage to the structure.

Sunset Bay and Urupukapuka Bay campsites are closed for maintenance.

The northern end of the Motuora Campsite is closed to reduce risk to visitors. This area has been roped off and has signage posted. Located close to the base of…

Orari Campsite is closed indefinitely.  This is a long term alert. 

Fantail Bay Campsite is closed for water supply repairs. 

Mid Pohangina Track to Takapari Road via CE Track (which runs between Takapari Road and the Mid Pohangina Hut Sidle Track) is closed due to poor condition. This…

Matiu/Somes Island Campsite is closed.  This is a long term alert. 

Western Valley Road is closed between the summit and Port Levy due to a large road dropout and two slips. This is a long term closure.

Maintenance work is taking place at John Coull Hut. The hut is currently closed for bookings. The works are expected to be completed by the end of September. 

These tracks are closed due to track damage from a severe weather event in February 2026: Bell Track Kaniwhaniwha: Kahikatea tree Mahaukura Track Wharauroa Trac…

Lake Chalice Hut will be closed for maintenance from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September. Camping outside the hut will still be available. There will also be cu…

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on Tuesday 30 June 2026. Whareorino Conservation Area is open to the public with war…

DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026.  A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months…

A predator control operation using toxic meat baits containing 1080 was completed on 3 March 2026. Upper Oreti and Eyre Creek and Eyre Mountains Conservation Pa…

Asbestos Track from Cobb Dam Road to Asbestos Cottage is being removed from the DOC track network. To access Asbestos Cottage, use Asbestos Cottage Track. This …

The route passing slips on Demon Trail has been re-marked to guide walkers safely past the affected areas. Walkers can expect windfall between Demon Trail Hut a…

Do not use the coal range at Dome Sod Hut - there are safety concerns with it. We are arranging maintenance and/or a replacement. This is a long-term alert.

There is currently a closure between the Jordan and Limestone Bridges on the Awatere Valley Road due to washouts and slips. 

DOC is not currently taking bookings for this campsite. Check back later for further updates.