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The gorge section of the Wairere Falls Track is closed due to safety concerns. A large, unstable boulder is threatening a key structure on the track and there i…

The Wharawhara Tramway Track remains closed to protect kauri trees from the spread of kauri dieback disease. We are currently in the planning and construction p…

The Tuahu Track (East) – Hot springs road is closed. There is no access from this track to Te Rereatukahia Hut. Significant slips and sections of the trac…

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

From 10 May to late June 2026 an ungulate control operation is occurring on public conservation and private land from Lochmara Bay to the south side of Endeavou…

Be aware of track damage and slippery surfaces on the Bridge to Nowhere Walk. Take care and comply with all bike-dismount signs.  First published on 3 Febr…

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 Pe…

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 Pe…

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on the 7 November 2025. The Matiri area is still open with warning signs in place at…

DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026. Taraua Forest Park will remain open. A caution peri…

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 yo…

Goat control teams will be working in the Te Mata Ridge in the Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka areas in Whanganui National Park from 1 April to 31 May 2026. Contract Hun…

A large number of fallen trees are blocking the track between Gabriel Hut and Evangeline Stream and may make it unpassable. First published on 24 November 2025.…

Car parking fees apply at Franz Josef Glacier. How to pay fees or buy an annual permit. First published on 3 December 2025. Last reviewed on 10 March 2026.

Car parking fees apply at Franz Josef Glacier. How to pay fees or buy an annual permit. First published on 3 December 2025. Last reviewed on 10 March 2026.

Mangapurua Track has minor damage from recent heavy rainfall. There are small slips and rockfall in some sections. Dismount your bike and walk through these sec…

There will be temporary closures between 4 May and 15 May (weekends excluded) on the following tracks: Whakanui McKerrow 5 Mile Middle Ridge Clay Ridge Cattle R…

Following Cyclone Vaianu tracks may be rough and uneven in places due to storm damage. Take extra care. Expect a muddy/rough hike and be aware there may be some…

There are multiple windfalls and some track damage on Queen Charlotte Track from recent storms. Allow extra time to complete the track and be prepared to find y…

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…