Marlborough

Due to severe weather damage, Puhi Puhi Road access is restricted to residents only. The campsite is currently closed for bookings.

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 a build-up of gravel. The Hinau track is also closed due to storm damage. 

Davies Road is closed due to storm damage, there are no other vehicle access points available. Contractors are working to fix the road.

Richmond Saddle Hut is closed for safety, as the hut roof was damaged in a recent storm.

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 helicopter. If you are visiting this island be aware there could be noise from a helicopter and rifle shots. Warning signs will be erected at normal access points. Safety protocols exist for target identification so there is no danger to you being on this island while the operation is undertaken, although off track travel is not advised.

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 Endeavour Inlet in Queen Charlotte Sound. View a map of the operation area (JPEG, 228K) The operation is targeting deer, goats and pigs using both thermal imaging technology to aerial shoot from a helicopter and ground hunting teams with indicator dogs. If you are in this area during these dates, be aware there could be noise from a helicopter and rifle shots. Signs will be in place at key points of entry advising on the operation. Safety protocols exist for target identification so there is no danger to you being in this area while the operation is undertaken, although off track travel is not recommended.

The road to My Fyffe is damaged and access to the carpark will be closed for some time due to recent weather events. The Hinau track is also closed due to storm damage. This alert will be removed when the track is reopened.

A large boulder has come down onto the road, approximately 1 km from Greigs Hut, blocking vehicle-access. Drivers should exercise caution as the road narrows. Turning around/parking may be difficult. There is foot/bike access past the boulder.

Nelson City Council will be conducting aerial herbicide control of wilding conifers in the Roding catchment (northeast of Mt Mears), adjacent to Mt Richmond Forest Park. A helicopter will apply herbicide directly to individual wilding conifer trees over several days from 24 April 2026. The Herbicide Grazon (active ingredient: triclopyr), mixed with biodiesel, will be delivered from a hovering helicopter to the tops of targeted trees. People heading off-track, including hunters and trampers, should be aware of helicopter activity in the area during this period and exercise caution.

Due to recent storms, there are small landslips on the Queen Charlotte Track above Tawa Bay, between Resolution Inlet and Furneaux Lodge in Endeavour Inlet. Visitors should continue to use caution and cross these areas without delay.