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Bealey Spur Track is open, but work may be taking place on boardwalk sections. Follow all signage and contractor instructions, and keep clear of machinery. The …

The track between Middle Hill Hut and Makino Hut (the three gorges) is closed due to extensive damage following high winds, and toppled trees. 

There are reduced facilities at White Horse Hill Campsite and Tasman Valley public facilities are closed for winter.   This means there is no flushing toilets o…

Takapari Road is fully closed to all access until the end of June 2026 while maintenance work is underway.

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…

ECan intend to carry out a ground search and destroy operation for wallabies using dogs and rifles, and night-time UAV/drone with thermal search for wallabies u…

The Hollyford Conservation Trust is running a bait station operation in Martins Bay. Toxic bait may be present from 1 July 2025 to 31 May 2026. Warning signs ar…

Environment Canterbury intend to carry out a ground search and destroy operation for wallabies using dogs and rifles in part of Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Pa…

A large boulder has come down onto the road, approximately 1 km from Greigs Hut, blocking vehicle-access. Drivers should exercise caution as the road narrows. T…

Due to an active slip, proceed with caution on Baton Valley Road.

DOC goat control (hunting operations) are taking place in Whareorino Conservation Area until 30 June 2026. Visitors may encounter hunting activity during this p…

The tap on the water tank is broken, meaning hikers may not be able to get water from the tank. Visitors should carry enough water with them.

A large number of fallen trees are blocking the track between Gabriel Hut and Evangeline Stream and may make it unpassable.

A goat control operation will take place in the Station Creek area including north of Lake Daniels to Coal Creek from 25 May - 30 June 2026. The operation inclu…

Cobb Dam Road alongside the Cobb Reservoir is very slippery due to recent snowfall. 2WD cars are not recommended on this road until it has dried out.

The section of track in the Wairoa Gorge from Mid Wairoa Hut to Wairoa Mountain Bike Park is in very poor condition due to multiple weather events.

There is no lighting inside Waihohonu Hut as the solar system is not working. Bring a torch and spare batteries for your stay.

We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter between 1 June and 1 August 2026, depending on the weather. The Cobb/Mount Arthur area of Kahu…

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…

Stony Bay Road is open but 4WD is recommended for access. There are water channels, minor slips, and loose gravel patches in places.