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Recent weather has caused a slip on the access road to Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite and Pinnacles Ridge Track, blocking vehicle access. The campsite and track …

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…

Myttons Hut is closed from 14 July to 21 August 2026, due to major renovation work by the Back Country Trust.

Several tracks remain closed for kauri protection and storm damage, including slips, fallen trees, washouts, damaged structures, and compromised kauri hygiene m…

Wills Valley Track is closed until October 2026 while a slip downstream of the Gates of Haast Bridge is being fixed. There is heavy machinery movement at the br…

Severe storm damage has made sections of the track unsafe. Montgomerie Hut and Kirwans Hut can still be reached via the Waitahu-Murray Connecting Track, startin…

Cape Palliser Road is open to 4WD vehicles only. The road is closed for work between 6.30 am and 6 pm. Extreme care is needed from 3 km before Hurupi Bridge to …

A severe weather/high rainfall warning has been issued for the Young Valley area (part of the Gillespie Pass Track in the Mount Aspiring National Park). Tramper…

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

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…

The area around Purakaunui Bay campsite is very wet. The un-gravelled roads and grass camping areas are compromised and are unsuitable for campervans and heavy …

There is a significant slip about halfway between Lake McKerrow Hut turnoff and Demon Trail Hut. It is possible to bypass by dropping down to the lake.

There is very limited firewood at Jans Hut.

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.

Showers are not currently available at this site. 

The toilet at Zoo Hut has sustained damage and is not recommended for use. Go prepared and bury your toilet waste. 

The hut fireplace is out of order and can't be used. It is estimated to be repaired by the end of August 2026.

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…

Visitors should not use Tauanui Hut as it was damaged by floodwaters in April 2026. The flood also changed the surrounding landscape, increasing the risk of fut…

There is significant risk of continued land slide around/in the pathway of Jam Hut following a recent weather event. Staying in the hut is not currently recomme…