Active alerts

Due to repeated dangerous and disrespectful behaviour by members of the public, the following access points to the Eyre Mountains are closed: through Eyre Creek…

A large slip in Dart Valley between Daleys Flat Hut and Chinamans Bluff has made the Rees-Dart Track circuit impassable. Dart Track is closed until at least Dec…

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 …

Pandora Track and Pandora Campsite are closed due to storm damage.  This is a long term alert. 

Anderson's Hut is closed.  This is a long term alert.  

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…

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite has four camping zones. Cattleyard zone is closed due to a slip Oyster Catcher, NZ Dotterel and Kukupa zones are still bookable. View U…

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

Manawatu District Council have advised that Piripiri Road is closed due to a road-bridge failing its inspection, and requiring replacement. Piripiri Hut can sti…

The entrance of the Cape Brett Track at Oke Bay will be closed in May 2026 for construction to be completed. Access to the northern end of the Track and Hut wil…

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…

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…

Ungulate (goats, deer pigs) control work will take place from January to July 2026. The operation will include both aerial shooting and ground hunting with indi…

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…

Anatoki Track, between Road end and Anatoki Forks Hut, has suffered from severe storm damage. There are multiple windfalls, hazardous slips, and increasingly di…

From 17-21 May 2026 the Backcountry Trust will have five teams undertaking track cutting and marking. The teams will be located at Boyd Hut, Harkness Hut and Tu…

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…

The road into Holdsworth Campsite has been damaged by recent weather events. Take care when entering Holdsworth Campsite. 

Stony Bay Road is open but 4WD is recommended for access. There are water channels, minor slips, and loose gravel patches in places.