
Canterbury
Trails, huts, and campsites in Canterbury
Active alerts10
- CriticalLucretia Hut closed
The hut door is jammed and can't be opened, making the hut unusable.
- CriticalQuailburn Campsite closed
Quailburn Campsite is closed.
- CriticalAccess route to Sefton Bivouac is closed
Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Sefton Bivouac. There is no reasonable alternative access route to Sefton Bivouac. Hooker River is deep, swift and very cold, it is not safe to cross without a bridge. Do not try to walk the closed section of Hooker Valley Track as it is an active construction zone.
- CriticalJervios Hut fireplace closed
The fireplace at Jervios Hut is closed and can't be used.
- CriticalUpper Nina Bivvy closed
Upper Nina Bivvy is currently closed due to damage sustained during a flood event. It is still available for use as emergency shelter.
- CriticalAccess route to Hooker Hut is closed
Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Hooker Hut. There is no reasonable alternative access route to Hooker Hut. Hooker River is deep, swift and very cold, it is not safe to cross without a bridge. Do not try to walk the closed section of Hooker Valley Track as it is an active construction zone. The hut is open for emergency shelter but there are no bookings available.
- CriticalVehicle access restriction to Port Levy Saddle car park
Western Valley Road is currently closed between the summit and Port Levy due to a large road dropout and 2 slips. This is a long term closure. Western Valley Road between the summit and Little River. Road works are also planned for 2 weeks starting 18 May. The road will be closed during the day on weekdays. The road may remain closed if it cannot be safely reopened each day. Access information: Vehicle access is only available to a point approximately halfway up Western Valley Road from Little River, where a temporary car park will be in place. Walkers may speak to staff at the closure to continue on foot to the summit. Allow an extra 4 km (approximately 1hr) on a steady uphill gradient.
- CriticalHooker Valley Track is partially closed
Hooker Valley Track is partially closed, as the second bridge over Hooker River is being replaced. This bridge is part of the route to Copland Shelter from the Hooker Valley side. There is no reasonable alternative access route from Hooker Valley to Copland Shelter. Hooker River is deep, swift and very cold, it is not safe to cross without a bridge. Do not try to walk the closed section of Hooker Valley Track as it is an active construction zone.
- CriticalOrari Campsite closed
Orari Campsite is closed indefinitely. This is a long term alert.
- CriticalAnderson's Hut closed
Anderson's Hut is closed. This is a long term alert.