Active alerts

Tawanui Campsite is closed. There is an issue with the water system affecting the toilets. 

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 …

The campground is currently closed and the gate is locked while site improvements are made. New camping platforms have been created and grass seed has been plan…

The Momorangi Forest Experience Walk will be closed from Monday 17 August to Friday 18 September 2026 for a planned water system upgrade. Water supply to the ca…

Graces Stream Campsite is permanently closed. 

Matiu/Somes Island Campsite is closed.  This is a long term alert. 

Puriri Bay campsite and access road is closed until further notice due to storm damage.

There is a slip on Heaphy Track close to Crayfish Point, between Kōhaihai and Heaphy Hut. The slip is impassable. A diversion is in place, but should only be at…

Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre in Wānaka is closed for winter from 11 April to 12 October, 2026. We will still answer queries via phone and…

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

Oturere Hut is currently closed while a new hut is being built. There is no accommodation between Mangatepopo Hut and Waihohonu Hut. This section of the Tongari…

Sections of Te Paki Coastal Track are closed due to storm damage: Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) to Pandora Pandora to Tapotupotu Bay Tapotupotu to Cape Reinga/Te Rer…

Francis Burn Viaduct on the South Coast Track is closed for safety reasons. A rough track has been cut and marked to bypass the Francis Burn Viaduct. The Franci…

Skippers Road is closed from Skippers Bridge. The bridge is closed to all vehicles and pedestrians for safety of the public. Updates are managed by Queenstown L…

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…

The water tank at Cattle Creek Hut has been drained for cleaning and repair. Do not use water from the tap. There is a river nearby – boil water before use.

A helicopter will be spraying individual wilding conifer trees in Abel Tasman National Park between Bark Bay and Awaroa over several days between 9 September to…

There will be a helicopter spot-spraying herbicide onto wilding conifers on the hills surrounding the Motueka Gorge and Hunter's Hut over several fine weather d…

Ungulate (goats, deer, pigs) control work will take place from 10 August 2026 to 30 June 2027. The operation will include both aerial shooting and ground huntin…

Central Whirinaki Hut is open for bookings on 1 September for stays from 1 October 2026.