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Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Hooker Hut. There is no r…

Work has begun but the following tracks remain closed: Wharawhara Tramway Track Wharawhara Link Track Te Rereatukahia Hut Track Note: Waitawheta Tramway Track t…

Due to repeated dangerous and disrespectful behaviour by members of the public, the following access points to the Eyre Mountains are closed: through Eyre Creek…

Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Sefton Bivouac. There is …

Borland road is open from Borland Lodge to the Grebe Lookout. The road is closed from Grebe Lookout to South Arm Manapouri. South Arm campsite is not accessible…

Sections of Te Paki Coastal Track are closed due to storm damage: Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) to Pandora Pandora to Tapotupotu Bay Tapotupotu to Cape Reinga/Te Rer…

Pandora Track and Pandora Campsite are closed due to storm damage.  This is a long term alert. 

Piripiri campsite is closed due to damage to the grounds by vehicles. This is a long term alert. 

Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Copland Shelter from the …

The campsite and reserve are permanently closed. Simpsons bridge has been removed due to damage. This is a long term alert. 

The track between Boatmans Road end through to Kirwans Hut is closed. This is due to extensive flood damage, rock fall and a damaged suspension bridge. The rock…

Asbestos Track and Asbestos Cottage are closed due to the presence of asbestos deposits. Samples from the former mine area and tracks are being collected to det…

The entry road to Lake Tutira closest to the Tutira diary (northern entry) is closed due to flooding. The entrance closest to Napier (southern entry) is open. T…

Toxic baits for possum control will be distributed across Oteake Conservation Park until 9 July 2026. The park is open to the public with warning signs in place…

Moerangi Loop Track contains some significant washouts due to water damage in certain areas. If you are cycling, expect to walk certain sections. As a temporary…

Feral dogs were sighted near the Te Paki Coastal Track around Twilight Beach and Scott’s Point including 90 Mile Beach in November 2024. We advise that you: do …

There is no running water at the either Ash Pit Road or Brett Road campsites due to a  problem with the water system. Campers should bring their own water.

A section of the Ōrongorongo Track at Jacob’s Ladder has been rerouted due to the risk of an imminent collapse. The slip cannot be seen from the track. The rero…

There is a large slip on the Lower Waiohine Track. The only access past the slip to Totara Flats Hut now requires walking upstream on the riverbank. This should…

Boar Inn is low in firewood.