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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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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.…