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These tracks are closed due to safety concerns from severe weather: Lindermann Loop Track – closed Waitengaue Track – closed The Tuahu Track (East) – Hot Spring…

A large slip in Dart Valley between Daleys Flat Hut and Chinamans Bluff has made the Rees-Dart Track circuit impassable. Dart Track is closed until at least Dec…

Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Hooker Hut. There is no r…

Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Sefton Bivouac. There is …

Pandora Track and Pandora Campsite are closed due to storm damage.  This is a long term alert. 

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…

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…

Following a significant weather event, there are several treefalls across the track to Iron Whare Hut. Proceed with caution. 

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…

DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026. Taraua Forest Park will remain open. A caution period is…

The car park has been significantly eroded by the recent storm event. Do not park vehicles close to the edge of the car park as it may be unstable.

From 17-21 May 2026 the Backcountry Trust will have five teams undertaking track cutting and marking. The teams will be located at Boyd Hut, Harkness Hut and Tu…

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 are multiple windfalls and slips on the Baton Valley track to Flanagans Hut and the Ellis Basin Route to Ellis Hut. Allow 2-3 hours longer than signposted…

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.

There are multiple windfalls and some track damage on Queen Charlotte Track from recent storms. Allow extra time to complete the track and be prepared to find y…

There will be temporary closures between 4 May and 15 May (weekends excluded) on the following tracks: Whakanui McKerrow 5 Mile Middle Ridge Clay Ridge Cattle R…

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…

Members of the Army will be conducting training exercises within the Braemar Conservation Area. The area will remain open to the public, and signage will be in …