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Te Araroa Trail closure: Blackbridge Camp to Puketī Recreation Area Campsite

From 23 June 2026Updated 23 June 2026
Northland

Due to heavy machinery operating on Pirau Ridge Track, the Te Araroa Trail in Puketī-Omahuta Forest is closed from the 25 June to 1 July 2026. All connecting tracks are closed. Te Araroa Trail walkers are to use alternative routes via Mokau Ridge Road or State Highway 1. Note: Blackbridge Camp and Puketī Recreation Area Campsite remain open.

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Due to heavy machinery operating on Pirau Ridge Track, the Te Araroa Trail in Puketī-Omahuta Forest is closed from the 25 June to 1 July 2026. All connecting tracks are closed.

Te Araroa Trail walkers are to use alternative routes via Mokau Ridge Road or State Highway 1.

Note: Blackbridge Camp and Puketī Recreation Area Campsite remain open.

Affected campsite

Blackbridge Campsite

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