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Aranga Hut is closed because of its dilapidated condition. This is a long-term alert.

Puriri Bay campsite and access road is closed until further notice due to storm damage.

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…

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 yea…

Graces Stream Campsite is permanently closed. 

There is a slip on Heaphy Track close to Crayfish Point, between Kōhaihai and Heaphy Hut. The slip is impassable. A diversion is in place, but should only be at…

Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre in Wānaka is closed for winter from 11 April to 12 October, 2026. We will still answer queries via phone and…

Francis Burn Viaduct on the South Coast Track is closed for safety reasons. A rough track has been cut and marked to bypass the Francis Burn Viaduct. The Franci…

Orari Campsite is closed indefinitely.  This is a long term alert. 

Iris Burn Hut is closed until mid-October 2026 for major renovations. Do not plan to stay at the hut when walking the Kepler Track this winter. Luxmore Hut and …

DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026.  A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months…

In 2024 feral dogs were seen near the Te Paki Coastal Track around Twilight Beach and Scott’s Point including 90 Mile Beach. As an ongoing precaution our advice…

DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter near this area on 11 and 23 March and 19 May 2026.  A caution period is in place for approxima…

Severe weather has badly damaged the Robinson River Route. There are slips, uprooted trees and two destroyed bridges. One bridge 500 m below Top Robinson Hut an…

Central Whirinaki Hut is open for bookings on 1 September for stays from 1 October 2026.

Road repairs are underway at the Hinau/ Mt Fyffe car park and road entrance. During weekdays there is no access for vehicles, walkers or bikes and no parking ne…

Ungulate (goats, deer, pigs) control work will take place from 10 August 2026 to 30 June 2027. The operation will include both aerial shooting and ground huntin…

Maintenance work will take place at Central Whirinaki Hut and on the track between River Road and Caves Swing Bridge from 21 to 25 September 2026. Rangers will …

DOC is not currently taking bookings for this campsite. Check back later for further updates.

Top Forks Hut is open for bookings on 1 September for stays from 1 October 2026.