Hawke's Bay
Trails, huts, and campsites in Hawke's Bay
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- CriticalGwavas Forest access closed
Within Gwavas Forest, public access to Makororo Road and Wakarara Road (for Yeomans Track, Ellis Hut and Poutaki Hut) is closed due to logging operations (Monday-Friday). The roads are open for foot access during weekends (Saturday-Sunday). This closure will be in effect until at least July 2026.
- CriticalNo access to Hapi Daze Hut from Paget Road
The poled route from Paget Road bridge to Ruahine Forest Park and Hapi Daze Hut is closed from 1 August to 10 November 2026 for the lambing season. Use Kashmir Road or Ngamoko Road for access during this time.
- CriticalTrack and car park closures in Kuripapango
Access to the Lakes and Mackintosh car parks will be closed to mid-September 2026 for a forestry operation. Visitors on tracks to Kuripapango Hill, Mackintosh Hut and the Tutaekuri River should be aware that access beyond the public conservation land boundary into Pan Pac land isn’t permitted. A temporary Lakes access carpark is located south of the lake at the Kuripapango/Timpson Rd intersection. Follow Timpson Road for 450 m to the start of Lakes Track.
- CriticalGlenfalls Campsite closed
The campground is currently closed while site improvements are made. Avoid driving on the new soil. Grass seeding is planned to take place.
- CriticalLake Tūtira Road closure
The entry road to Lake Tutira closest to the Tutira diary (northern entry) is closed due to flooding. The entrance closest to Napier (southern entry) is open. The road through to the Hawke's Bay Regional Council campground is soft and potholed following submersion during high lake levels. Drive with care.
- CriticalTrack closed between Middle Hill Hut and Makino Hut
The track between Middle Hill Hut and Makino Hut (the three gorges) is closed due to extensive damage following high winds, and toppled trees.
- CriticalTakapari Road closed to vehicles
Takapari Road is closed to vehicles due to significant damage to the road and vegetation. The road remains open to pedestrians, bikes and light vehicles all year round. DOC is working with volunteers to repair the road so that it can be reopened to vehicles. This is a long term alert.
- CriticalTakapari Road closed
Takapari Road is fully closed to all access until the end of June 2026 while maintenance work is underway.
- CriticalNo access to forest park via Piripiri Road
Manawatu District Council have advised that Piripiri Road is closed due to a road-bridge failing its inspection, and requiring replacement. Piripiri Hut can still be accessed via Mid-Pohangina Hut.
- CriticalNo access to Ruahine Forest Park via Piripiri Road
Piripiri Road is closed due to a road bridge failing its inspection, and requiring replacement. Piripiri Hut can still be accessed via Mid Pohangina Hut.