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These tracks are closed due to track damage from a severe weather event in February 2026: Bell Track Kaniwhaniwha: Kahikatea tree Mahaukura Track Wharauroa Trac…

Tauanui Hut is temporarily closed as it was damaged by floodwaters in April 2026. The flood also changed the surrounding landscape, increasing the risk of futur…

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.

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…

Mid Pohangina Track to Takapari Road via CE Track (which runs between Takapari Road and the Mid Pohangina Hut Sidle Track) is closed due to poor condition. This…

Ohakune Mountain Road will be closed on 26 September from 2 pm to 7 pm for the Peak 2 Powerkeg multisport event. The road will be closed from Thames Street to t…

Access to Lake Alexander Hut, via private property in the Avon valley, is closed due to flood damage. Hut and track condition has not been assessed following a …

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 …

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

The campsite is closed for stays, but visitors can still walk through the campsite for fishing and day visits. There is limited roadside parking and there are n…

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…

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

In 2024 feral dogs were seen near the Te Paki Coastal Track around Twilight Beach and Scott’s Point including 90 Mile Beach. As an ongoing precaution our advice…

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…

From 31 August to 23 October 2026 there will be track maintenance between Falls River and Torrent Bay. Machinery and explosives will be used at times, so expect…

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…

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

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

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…

The bridge over the Ngaruroro River between Kiwi Mouth Hut and Manson Hut is scheduled for major repair work in November 2026. Work includes replacing most brid…