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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.
Detail
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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