Critical
Landslip on Heaphy Track
From 7 September 2026Updated 8 September 2026
NelsonWest Coast
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 attempted within 4 hours either side of low tide. Check the Tide Tables - for exact timings deduct 30 minutes from the time for Westport tides. It is dangerous to cross outside of these times and watch for rogue waves. Keep children close at all times while crossing this area.
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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 attempted within 4 hours either side of low tide.
- Check the Tide Tables - for exact timings deduct 30 minutes from the time for Westport tides.
- It is dangerous to cross outside of these times and watch for rogue waves. Keep children close at all times while crossing this area.
Affected hut
Brown Hut
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