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Paparoa Track is temporarily closed between Ces Clark Hut and Pororari Hut at these times due to high winds exceeding our safety threshold: 11 am on Friday 8 Ma…

The Fenceline Walk loop track is closed due to slips but it is still possible to access Puketea Track. First published on 10 April 2024. Last reviewed on 28 Apr…

Cape Kidnappers / Te Kauwae-a-Māui Route is closed due to heavy rain warnings. The coastal walk part of this track is managed by the Hastings District Council. …

The second bridge is closed and awaiting replacement. The section of the walkway leading up to the bridge (approximately 600 m) remains open. This is a long ter…

This site is closed until further notice. It is unsafe due to flooding damage, slips and tree falls. Efforts are underway to remove damaged assets and re-evalua…

Skippers Road is closed from Skippers Bridge. The bridge is closed to all vehicles and pedestrians for safety of the public. Updates are managed by Queenstown L…

Access to the Lakes and Mackintosh car parks will be closed from 15 February to mid-July 2026 for a forestry operation.  Visitors on tracks to Kuripapango …

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

Toxic baits for possum control will be distributed across Oteake Conservation Park until 9 July 2026. The park is open to the public with warning signs in place…

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

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…

An OSPRI TBfree operation has applied feratox and cyanide pesticides to: Government Track Sandymount / Pikiwhara to Sandfly Bay Track Sandymount / Pikiwhara Wal…

Youngman Stream Track is overgrown and has a lot of fallen trees, which makes progress slow and difficult. Allow extra time if travelling this route. First publ…

As part of the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, a contractor for ECAN will be aerial spot spraying the parts of Braemar Conservation Area. A ground c…

A military training exercise will take place on private land near Kidds Bush on 16–18 May. Soldiers will pass through Kidds Bush Campsite and nature walk …

A wallaby search operation will be taking place in Oteake Conservation Area on Mondays to Fridays from 13 April to 13 May 2026, excluding public holidays. The s…

A wallaby search operation will be taking place in Oteake Conservation Area on Mondays to Fridays from 13 April to 13 May 2026, excluding public holidays. The s…

A wallaby search operation will be taking place in Oteake Conservation Area on Mondays to Fridays from 13 April to 13 May 2026, excluding public holidays. The s…

Recent heavy rain has caused washouts and surface flooding, leaving some track sections rough and uneven. Sturdy footwear is recommended. First published on 29 …

There is a large slip on the Lower Waiohine Track. The only access past the slip to Totara Flats Hut now requires walking upstream on the riverbank. This should…