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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.

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 …

A significant land slip has occurred on the track to Kauritatahi Hut. The track is closed until further notice as it is blocked by heavy debris, vegetation and …

Motuora Bach is closed until further notice as we assess risks around land instability.

From 10 May to late June 2026 an ungulate control operation is occurring on public conservation and private land from Lochmara Bay to the south side of Endeavou…

Asbestos Track and Asbestos Cottage are closed due to the presence of asbestos deposits. Samples from the former mine area and tracks are being collected to det…

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…

From 10 May until mid-June 2026 a deer control operation is scheduled for Oruawairua/Blumine Island using thermal imaging technology to aerially shoot from a he…

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite is closed for camping from Tuesday 12 May for approximately 6 weeks, due to shelter upgrade works. The Tieke Bunkroom will be open a…

The hut door is jammed and can't be opened, making the hut unusable. 

A predator control operation using toxic meat baits containing 1080 was completed on the 3 March 2026. Upper Oreti and Eyre Creek, Eyre Mountains Conservation P…

ECan intend to carry out a ground search and destroy operation for wallabies using dogs and rifles, and night-time UAV/drone with thermal search for wallabies u…

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…

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…

Hunters will be carrying out goat control in Pirongia Forest Park from 17 to 26 June. They will use suppressed firearms and working dogs. Hunters will be based …

There is no lighting inside Waihohonu Hut as the solar system is not working. Bring a torch and spare batteries for your stay.

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…

Stony Bay Road is open but 4WD is recommended for access. There are water channels, minor slips, and loose gravel patches in places.

The kitchen fireplace is out of service and pending repair.

An aerial spraying operation targeting wilding pines in the Mt Fyffe area is taking place from  2 June until late June 2026.  The helicopter will be operating f…