Critical
Gwavas Forest access closed
From 28 August 2025Updated 17 May 2026
Manawatu-WhanganuiHawke's Bay
Within Gwavas Forest, public access to Makororo Road and Wakarara Road (for Yeomans Track, Ellis Hut and Poutaki Hut) is closed due to logging operations (Monday-Friday). The roads are open for foot access during weekends (Saturday-Sunday). This closure will be in effect until at least July 2026.
Detail
Within Gwavas Forest, public access to Makororo Road and Wakarara Road (for Yeomans Track, Ellis Hut and Poutaki Hut) is closed due to logging operations (Monday-Friday).
The roads are open for foot access during weekends (Saturday-Sunday).
This closure will be in effect until at least July 2026.
Affected hut
Parks Peak Hut
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