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Kaiaraara Track is closed from the Kaiaraara Hut bridge to Coopers Castle Junction. The Kauri Dams are accessible via the upper section of the Kaiaraara tr…

These tracks are closed due to safety concerns from severe weather: Lindermann Loop Track – closed Waitengaue Track – closed The Tuahu Track (East) …

The second to last 3-wire before Supper Cove has been washed away and is unusable. Crossing the unbridged river can be dangerous. This creek is tidal and may be…

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…

Work has begun but the following tracks remain closed: Wharawhara Tramway Track Wharawhara Link Track Te Rereatukahia Hut Track Note: Waitawheta Tramway Track t…

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 2 March 2026. The operation area includes Mt Aspiring National Park. It is open t…

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 2 March 2026. The operation area includes Mt Aspiring National Park. It is open t…

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

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on the 7 November 2025. The Matiri area is still open with warning signs in place at…

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…

Construction work to upgrade Key Summit Track is planned from 23 February to 30 June 2026 (subject to weather conditions). As the work progesses there will be p…

There are a lot of fallen trees across the track on the Jollie Brook Circuit. Navigation will be difficult, and some have reported it as impassable. First publi…

There will be temporary closures between 4 May and 15 May (weekends excluded) on the following tracks: Whakanui McKerrow 5 Mile Middle Ridge Clay Ridge Cattle R…

A large number of fallen trees are blocking the track between Gabriel Hut and Evangeline Stream and may make it unpassable. First published on 24 November 2025.…

Due to a significant washout on Tophouse Road, a temporary detour is in place between the St James Homestead and the Edwards Valley Track. Ensure you follow the…

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…

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…

There will be temporary closures between 4 May and 15 May (weekends excluded) on the following tracks: Whakanui McKerrow 5 Mile Middle Ridge Clay Ridge Cattle R…

Mangapurua Track has minor damage from recent heavy rainfall. There are small slips and rockfall in some sections. Dismount your bike and walk through these sec…

Car parking fees apply at Franz Josef Glacier. How to pay fees or buy an annual permit. First published on 3 December 2025. Last reviewed on 10 March 2026.