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There is an active slip along the Te Kopi To Waikuku 4WD track near the Hurupi/Moikau junction. There is no safe route past this slip through Aorangi Forest Par…

The road is closed, preventing access to the Whitikau Campsite from the Southern End of Motu Road (from SH2). This affects users travelling from Gisborne and su…

The hut remains temporarily closed while final repairs are completed. We expect to complete the work soon.

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite has four camping zones. Cattleyard zone is closed due to a slip Oyster Catcher, NZ Dotterel and Kukupa zones are still bookable. View U…

Piripiri Road is closed due to a road bridge failing its inspection, and requiring replacement. Piripiri Hut can still be accessed via Mid Pohangina Hut.

Richmond Saddle Hut is closed for safety, as the hut roof was damaged in a recent storm.

Borland Road is closed from Pig Creek, just past Borland Lodge, for the winter.

There is significant treefall along the track section between McKerrow Island and Hokuri huts. Fallen trees and slips will require sections of off-track navigat…

Toxic baits for possum control will be distributed across Oteake Conservation Park until 10 July 2027. The park is open to the public with warning signs in plac…

Following a significant weather event, there are several treefalls across the track to Iron Whare Hut. Proceed with caution. 

A predator control operation using toxic bait pellets containing 1080 was completed on 17 July 2025. Refer to the Pesticide Summary for further details. There m…

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide sum…

There is a large fallen tree that is leaning against the toilet at Cold Stream Hut. Do not use the toilet until the tree has been cleared. For advice on disposi…

Due to a significant washout on Tophouse Road, a temporary detour is in place between the St James Homestead and the Edwards Valley Track. Ensure you follow the…

There is an active slip on this track. The slip impacts access to Atiwhakatu Hut, and Jumbo Hut if accessing Jumbo Hut via Atiwhakatu Track. Avoid this area dur…

Check Ngāi Tūhoe website for alerts before your trip. Alerts will be not typically be posted on this website.  Visitors can also phone Ngāi Tūhoe on +64 6 837 3…

Major maintenance work on Mercury Creek swing bridge will take place 27 to 31 July  2026. The bridge may need to close for periods of up to two hours. Visitors …

The track between Middle Hill Hut and Makino Hut (the 3 gorges) was extensively damaged following high winds. The majority of this has now been cleared, with a …

There is currently no firewood at Te Puia Hut (Lodge), the gas is also getting low. We recommend brining an alternative cooker/gas supply. A restock is planned …

Waimakariri Falls Hut visitors may come across items that have been left at the hut including a sleeping bag and backpark. DOC and Police are aware of them and …