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Mokaihaha Track is currently closed due to recent storm damage. First published on 17 April 2026.

This area is closed while a replacement bridge is constructed on Ruakituri Road. The car park, picnic area and walking track cannot be accessed. It is expected …

Do not use the boardwalk that joins onto Meeanee Quay opposite Nott Street. Deterioration has made it unsafe. Danger signs are in place and the boardwalk will b…

This site is closed due to storm damage. First published on 22 April 2024. Last reviewed on 23 February 2026.

Coromandel Walkway and bike track is closed. There are numerous slips presenting a significant risk to users. Do not use this track until this alert is lifted. …

Te Matua Ngahere Walk will be closed from March to October 2026 while we upgrade infrastructure.  Tāne Mahuta will remain open during this time. Alternativ…

The Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is closed due to a large unstable slip. Rock scaling and boulder work has recently taken place increasing risk of additional r…

This track has been closed due to storm damage.  First published on 27 January 2026. Last reviewed on 21 April 2026.

Whangaruru North Head walking tracks are closed due to storm damage. First published on 3 February 2026. Last reviewed on 5 May 2026.

Access to Flora car park up Graham Valley Road is closed due to the collapse of a major section of road and a number of smaller slips which occurred in a recent…

Access to Flora car park up Graham Valley Road is closed due to the collapse of a major section of road and a number of smaller slips which occurred in a recent…

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

Toxic bait containing 1080 was distributed in the north-western area of Ruahine Forest Park on 5 March 2026. Treatment blocks can be viewed on DOC's pesticide s…

Toxic bait containing 1080 was distributed in the north-western area of Ruahine Forest Park on 5 March 2026. Treatment blocks can be viewed on DOC's pesticide s…

The new alignment requires walking directly over the hill from the Rawhiti Road entrance then down the steps onto Oke Bay Beach. Follow the beach south-east to …

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…

Contractors will be hunting in the Puketī and Ōmahuta forests to 31 May 2026. Keep to the tracks and be aware that you might see hunters with firearms and dogs.…

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…

The Wentworth Falls Track is open but the track is rough and uneven in places due to storm damage. Take extra care. First published on 24 January 2026. Last rev…

A wilding pine control operation is happening in the Makino, Kaweka Flats, Mangaturutu, Gentle Annie/Jacks, Kaikomata and Flats blocks within the Kaweka Forest …