Active alerts

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…

The Rangihau Track will be closed from 19 March 2026 while storm damage is repaired. 

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 track between Middle Hill Hut and Makino Hut (the three gorges) is closed due to extensive damage following high winds, and toppled trees. 

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

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…

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…

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…

A large boulder has come down onto the road, approximately 1 km from Greigs Hut, blocking vehicle-access. Drivers should exercise caution as the road narrows. T…

The Hollyford Conservation Trust is running a bait station operation in Martins Bay. Toxic bait may be present from 1 July 2025 to 31 May 2026. Warning signs ar…

Raukawa Lodge is low in firewood.

There have been no reported sightings of uncontrolled dogs around Koranga Forks Hut since March 2026, but for you own safety: Do not leave food or scraps that m…

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…

From 17–21 May 2026 the Back Country Trust will have five teams undertaking track cutting and marking. The teams will be located at Boyd Hut, Harkness Hut and T…

There will be a deer management operation underway in this area from 15 May to 15 June 2026. For more information view Sika Foundation website or email info@sik…

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 …

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…

A night-time deer control operation will take place on Otamahua/Quail Island on the evenings of 11 and 12 May 2026. For your safety, avoid the island between su…

The powered sites at Onamalutu Campsite are not currently available to use.

Wilding conifer control is taking place in Molesworth Recreation Reserve using a combination of aerial and ground methods. Ground control work will take place o…