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Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Hooker Hut. There is no r…

Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Sefton Bivouac. There is …

Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Copland Shelter from the …

Borland road is open from Borland Lodge to the Grebe Lookout. The road is closed from Grebe Lookout to South Arm Manapouri. South Arm campsite is not accessible…

Piripiri campsite is closed due to damage to the grounds by vehicles. This is a long term alert. 

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

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…

Waikahoa Bay Campsite is closed until Labour weekend due to storm damage. 

The campsite and reserve are permanently closed. Simpsons bridge has been removed due to damage. This is a long term alert. 

The track between Boatmans Road end through to Kirwans Hut is closed. This is due to extensive flood damage, rock fall and a damaged suspension bridge. The rock…

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

Asbestos Track and Asbestos Cottage are closed due to the presence of asbestos deposits. Samples from the former mine area and tracks are being collected to det…

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, and hourly sto…

Toxic baits for possum control will be distributed across Oteake Conservation Park until 9 July 2026. The park is open to the public with warning signs in place…

There is no running water at the either Ash Pit Road or Brett Road campsites due to a  problem with the water system. Campers should bring their own water.

A section of the Ōrongorongo Track at Jacob’s Ladder has been rerouted due to the risk of an imminent collapse. The slip cannot be seen from the track. The rero…

There is a large slip on the Lower Waiohine Track. The only access past the slip to Totara Flats Hut now requires walking upstream on the riverbank. This should…

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 you: do …

The hut is water-damaged inside from a storm. It only provides protection from the elements. It's still open but we recommend alternative accommodation if possi…

Rakiura dunes aerial weed spraying will take place over several days between 16 March 2026 to 30 June 2026 as the weather allows. The spraying will be approxima…