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The entry road to Lake Tutira closest to the Tutira diary (northern entry) is closed due to flooding. The entrance closest to Napier (southern entry) is open. T…

Oturere Hut is unavailable and is to be used for emergency shelter only. The hut site and associated campground facilities are closed to visitors while the new …

The Rangihau Track will be closed from 19 March 2026 while storm damage is repaired. 

Ohauora Campsite is closed for camping due to shelter upgrade works.  Temporary toilet facilities will be available while the campsite is closed. These toilets …

Motukawanui Hut is closed. It needs to be assessed before it can be reopened.

Tree harvesting is occurring to the north of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council campground, tracks in this area are closed. This includes the Gailbraith and Toa…

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…

Billygoat Track is closed due to a large slip.  Pinnacles Hut and Dancing Camp are still accessible via Webb Creek Track. First published on 17 April 2026.…

From Monday 9 March, the Waioweka Gorge will operate under new stop/go traffic management, with delays of up to 15 min between 5–7 am and 6–8 pm, an…

The section between Haigh Road entrance and Karepiro Bay is closed. The section from Stillwater to Karepiro Bay (Dacre Cottage) remains open.  First publis…

Nikau Flat Track is closed due to a slip. Kotepato Track is open, however it may be damaged with slips or fallen trees caused by adverse weather. Be prepared to…

Nelson City Council will be conducting aerial herbicide control of wilding conifers in the Roding catchment (northeast of Mt Mears), adjacent to Mt Richmond For…

There is a large whale carcass at the northern end of Goat Bay. Take extreme caution if going into the water at Goat or Tōtaranui bays as the carcass may attrac…

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 5 and 6 November 2025 in Pirongia Forest Park and Te Kauri Scenic Reserve. It is not safe to …

There is a large whale carcass at the northern end of Goat Bay. Take extreme caution if going into the water at Goat or Tōtaranui bays as the carcass may attrac…

Severe weather events have badly damaged the Robinson River Route. There are slips, uprooted trees and two destroyed bridges. One 500 m below Top Robinson Hut a…

Increased kea activity has been reported at Raspberry Creek car park and Aspiring Hut. Be aware of your belongings – particularly of leaving bikes in the car pa…

Catchpool ford is currently blocked with debris. If there is no rain it is passable. However in rain the river will likely run over the ford. If rain is forecas…

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…

Earthworks are taking place across the Upper Clutha River Track near the northern end of Church Road in Luggate as part of the water upply upgrade. Upper Clutha…