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The gorge section of the Wairere Falls Track is closed due to safety concerns. The track is fully closed from 7 September 2026 to allow for major safety and inf…

The campsite and reserve are permanently closed. Simpsons bridge has been removed due to damage. This is a long term alert. 

Anchorage Hut is closed for floor repairs/maintenance from Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September 2026. Bookings will be available from Saturday 12 September…

Maintenance work is planned to start 1 August and is expected to last until 31 October 2026, depending on the weather. Visitors should be aware that access to t…

The gorge section of the Wairere Falls Track is closed due to safety concerns. The track is fully closed from 7 September 2026 to allow for major safety and inf…

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…

Wairere Falls Track is fully closed from 7 September to allow for major safety and infrastructure upgrades in time for summer. The closure includes carpark and …

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised no…

As part of the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme ECAN intend to carry out a ground search and destroy operation for wallabies using dogs and ri…

Following recent flood damage, the Kowhai-Hapuku route has limited marking and some washouts. Caution is required and allow extra time.

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 wallaby control operation is planned for the eastern side of the Kirkliston Range Conservation Area. This will take place on Sunday 6 September 2026 or in the…

A wallaby control operation is planned for the eastern side of the Kirkliston Range Conservation Area. This will take place on Friday 28 August 2026 or in the n…

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

Wilding conifer control operations will be undertaken across Molesworth Recreation Reserve between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. Work will occur intermittently …

There are no ferry services to the island Monday to Wednesday until 26 September 2026.

Due to recent weather events, a 4WD vehicle is essential to access the Mt Fyffe bottom car park. We do not recommend crossing the ford during heavy rain due to …

Lake Rotoroa Campsite is open for bookings on 1 September for stays from 1 October 2026. 

The road into Holdsworth Campsite has been damaged by recent weather events. Take care when entering Holdsworth Campsite. 

An aerial ungulate control operation is planned for part of Tongariro National Park starting Monday 31 August, depending on the weather. The operation includes …