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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…

The Crown Tramway Track that forms the loop walk via Windows Walk, is closed due to landslips. This is a long-term closure. The Windows Walk is open. Return to …

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

Construction work to replace the Lake Marian suspension bridge and upgrade Lake Marian Falls Track is underway and scheduled to take 12 weeks (April to July 202…

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…

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 …

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…

Moerangi Loop Track contains some significant washouts due to water damage in certain areas. If you are cycling, expect to walk certain sections. As a temporary…

A contractor from ECAN plans to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 11 May 2026, depending on the weather. The operation area is with…

Due to an active slip, proceed with caution on Baton Valley Road. First published on 23 October 2025. Last reviewed on 17 March 2026.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 multiple windfalls and slips on the Baton Valley track to Flanagans Hut and the Ellis Basin Route to Ellis Hut. Allow 2-3 hours longer than signposted…

There is a slip about 800 m into the track from the Divide car park. Pass with care and avoid stopping in this area.  First published on 11 January 2026. L…

The section of track in the Wairoa Gorge from Mid Wairoa Hut to Wairoa Mountain Bike Park is in very poor condition due to multiple weather events. First publis…