Active alerts

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

Ohauora Campsite is closed for camping due to shelter upgrade works.  Temporary toilet facilities will be available while the campsite is closed. These toilets …

Upper Nina Bivvy is currently closed due to damage sustained during a flood event.  It is still available for use as emergency shelter.

The fireplace at Jervios Hut is closed and can't be used.

Wills Valley Track is closed until mid-June 2026 while a concrete buttress is constructed upstream from Gates of Haast bridge. During this time, access to and f…

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…

Toxic baits for possum control will be distributed across Oteake Conservation Park until 9 July 2026. The park is open to the public with warning signs in place…

There is significant treefall along the track section between McKerrow Island and Hokuri huts. Fallen trees and slips will require sections of off-track navigat…

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 5 February 2026. The Garibaldi–Kakapo area is open to the public with warning sig…

Due to an active slip, proceed with caution on Baton Valley Road.

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 …

We distributed non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 3 and 4 May 2026 in parts of Tararua Forest Park. The park remains open.  DOC will distribute toxi…

Pouri Hut has been destroyed by a fire.  If you are hiking the Matemateāonga Track or hunting in the area, you will need to bring alternative shelter (a tent or…

A wilding pine control operation is happening in the Makino, Kaweka Flats, Mangaturutu, Gentle Annie/Jacks, Kaikomata and Flats blocks within the Kaweka Forest …

The fireplace in Hurunui No. 3 Hut can't be used. The replacement is scheduled to be installed by mid-May 2026.

Severe weather events have badly damaged Robinson River Route. There are slips, uprooted trees and a destroyed bridge 500 m below Top Robinson Hut. Access is di…

A significant number of fallen trees are blocking the Lake Kaurapataka Track and may make it unpassable. We recommend avoiding this track.

Due to a significant washout on Tophouse Road, a temporary detour is in place between the St James Homestead and the Edwards Valley Track. Ensure you follow the…

There is an active slip on this track. The slip impacts access to Atiwhakatu Hut, and Jumbo Hut if accessing Jumbo Hut via Atiwhakatu Track. Avoid this area dur…

There is a large fallen tree that is leaning against the toilet at Cold Stream Hut. Do not use the toilet until the tree has been cleared. For advice on disposi…