Active alerts

Western Valley Road is closed between the summit and Port Levy due to a large road dropout and two slips. This is a long term closure.

Bealey Spur Track is open, but work may be taking place on boardwalk sections. Follow all signage and contractor instructions, and keep clear of machinery. The …

Takapari Road is fully closed to all access until the end of June 2026 while maintenance work is underway.

Sunset Bay and Urupukapuka Bay campsites are closed for maintenance.

Aranga Hut is closed because of its dilapidated condition. This is a long-term alert.

Mt Robert Road will be closed at Buller Bridge (the source of Buller River being Lake Rotoiti) from 4 pm Tuesday 23 June, reopening on Friday 26 June 2026. Ther…

Iris Burn Hut is closed until mid-October 2026 for major renovations. Do not plan to stay at the hut when walking the Kepler Track this winter. Luxmore Hut and …

Paparoa Track Great Walk is closed between Ces Clark Hut and Pororari Hut, from 10 am Thursday 25 June till midnight on Friday 26 June 2026, due to predicted hi…

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…

Upper Nina Bivvy is currently closed due to damage sustained during a flood event.  It is still available for use as emergency shelter.

DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026.  A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months…

DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter near this area on 11 and 23 March and 19 May 2026.  A caution period is in place for approxima…

ECan intend to carry out a ground search and destroy operation for wallabies using dogs and rifles, and night-time UAV/drone with thermal search for wallabies u…

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 Pesticide sum…

Trounson Kauri Park Campground toilet maintenance from Monday 22 to Friday 26 June 2026. There will be a portaloo available.  

The tap on the water tank is broken, meaning hikers may not be able to get water from the tank. Visitors should carry enough water with them.

The campsite is only accessible by 4WD vehicles. The access road has sustained a lot of storm damage.

Car parking fees apply at White Horse Hill. How to pay fees or buy an annual permit.

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 ind…

There are several active slips on the Waiotauru Track between Ōtaki Forks and the Waiotauru Hut. Care should be taken when crossing these. This is a long-term a…