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Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Copland Shelter from the …

Borland road is open from Borland Lodge to the Grebe Lookout. The road is closed from Grebe Lookout to South Arm Manapouri. South Arm campsite is not accessible…

Iris Burn Hut will be closed from 1 May to mid-October 2026 for major renovations. Do not plan to stay at the hut when walking the Kepler Track this winter. Lux…

Quailburn Campsite is closed. 

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite has four camping zones. Cattleyard zone is closed due to a slip Oyster Catcher, NZ Dotterel and Kukupa zones are still bookable. View U…

The second to last 3-wire before Supper Cove has been washed away and is unusable. Crossing the unbridged river can be dangerous. This creek is tidal and may be…

Anaura Bay Campsite is now closed for the end of the season, and will re-open at Labour weekend 2026 (late October).

The entrance of the Cape Brett Track at Oke Bay will be closed in May 2026 for construction to be completed. Access to the northern end of the Track and Hut wil…

Oturere Hut is unavailable and is to be used for emergency shelter only. The hut site and associated campground facilities are closed to visitors while the new …

Toxic bait containing 1080 was distributed in the north-western area of Ruahine Forest Park on 5 March 2026. Treatment blocks can be viewed on DOC's pesticide s…

Track maintenance will be undertaken on tracks located on the Southern Edges of Whirinaki from 23 to 27 May, 2026. During this time maintenance crews will be st…

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…

There will be a deer management operation underway to the east of the Tussock and Harkness huts area from 15 May to 15 June 2026. For more information view Sika…

The radio at Almer Hut may not be operational. Due to strong winds, the solar panel was blown off the roof, so the radio battery is currently unable to charge. …

A section of the Ōrongorongo Track at Jacob’s Ladder has been rerouted due to the risk of an imminent collapse. The slip cannot be seen from the track. The rero…

Following Cyclone Vaianu tracks may be rough and uneven in places due to storm damage. Take extra care. Expect a muddy/rough hike and be aware there may be some…

A military training exercise will take place on private land near Kidds Bush on 16–18 May. Soldiers will pass through Kidds Bush Campsite and nature walk and Sa…

Increased kea activity has been reported at Raspberry Creek car park and Aspiring Hut. Be aware of your belongings – particularly of leaving bikes in the car pa…

Contractors will be carrying out aerial hunting of ungulates (goats, deer, and pigs) to protect important sites of kiwi habitat and flora values.  Remutaka Fore…

Catchpool ford is currently blocked with debris. If there is no rain it is passable. However in rain the river will likely run over the ford. If rain is forecas…