Active alerts

The campground is currently closed while site improvements are made. Avoid driving on the new soil. Grass seeding is planned to take place. 

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

Sunset Bay and Urupukapuka Bay campsites are closed for maintenance.

The Motutapu Home Bay toilet block and southern end of the campsite are roped off/closed due to a heightened risk of shallow landslides or rockfall. The rest of…

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

Orari Campsite is closed indefinitely.  This is a long term alert. 

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…

Quailburn Campsite is closed. 

Due to the removal of an unsafe bridge, the track from Puniwhakau Road end to Puteore Hut is closed until further notice.

The Crown Tramway Track that forms the loop walk via Windows Walk, is closed due to landslips. This is a long-term closure. The Windows Walk is open. Return to …

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…

Leitch’s Track is open, however there is still storm-related damage in places. Take care, as track conditions are uneven and possibly unstable in places. Extra …

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…

Diphacinone, commonly known as D-Block, is being used to control rodents around the Dickey Flat Campground. The rat bait is stored in lockable bait stations for…

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…

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.

Sub-zero temperatures and ice is now expected on the track. Expect snow at all times. Alpine skills and equipment, as well as warm and waterproof clothing are n…

Studholme Saddle Hut was moved in April 2024 to the site of the former Studholme Saddle Bivouac. The topographic base map still shows the hut’s original locatio…

Be aware that treefall, excess vegetation and a lack of visible markings are making this track challenging to navigate - especially the section between Kuripapa…

There are no ferry services to the island Monday to Wednesday until 26 September 2026.