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The Tuahu Track (East) – Hot springs road is closed. There is no access from this track to Te Rereatukahia Hut. Significant slips and sections of the trac…
Trail·Te Rereatukahia Hut TrackOngoing
The Wharawhara Tramway Track remains closed to protect kauri trees from the spread of kauri dieback disease. We are currently in the planning and construction p…
Trail·Te Rereatukahia Hut TrackOngoing
The gorge section of the Wairere Falls Track is closed due to safety concerns. A large, unstable boulder is threatening a key structure on the track and there i…
Trail·Wairere Falls TrackOngoing
Upper Whirinaki Hut has structural damage from recent severe weather conditions. As a safety precaution, the hut is closed to the public until further notice. F…
Trail·Whirinaki TrackOngoing
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…
Trail·Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)Ongoing
Within Gwavas Forest, public access to Makororo Road and Wakarara Road (for Yeomans Track, Ellis Hut and Poutaki Hut) is closed due to logging operations (Monda…
Trail·Yeoman's TrackOngoing
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 …
Trail·Lake Rototuna and Lake Rotoroa (Kaweka Lakes) TrackOngoing
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…
Trail·Minchin Pass RouteOngoing
Be aware of track damage and slippery surfaces on the Bridge to Nowhere Walk. Take care and comply with all bike-dismount signs. First published on 3 Febr…
Trail·Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka TrackOngoing
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…
Trail·Yeoman's TrackOngoing
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…
Trail·Mangleton Road to Parks Peak RidgeOngoing
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…
Trail·Neill Winchcombe CircuitOngoing
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.
Trail·Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere WalkOngoing
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.…
Trail·Hope Kiwi TrackOngoing
Goat control teams will be working in the Te Mata Ridge in the Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka areas in Whanganui National Park from 1 April to 31 May 2026. Contract Hun…
Trail·Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka TrackOngoing
Feral dogs were sighted near the Te Paki Coastal Track around Twilight Beach and Scott’s Point including 90 Mile Beach in November 2024. We advise that yo…
Trail·Te Paki Coastal TrackOngoing
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.
Trail·Douglas WalkOngoing
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…
Trail·Clay Ridge TrackOngoing
Check Ngāi Tūhoe website for alerts before your trip. Alerts will be not typically be posted on this website. Visitors can also phone Ngāi Tūhoe on +64 6 …
Trail·Manuoha to Waikareiti TrackOngoing
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 …
Trail·Rob Roy TrackOngoing