Gouland Downs, Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park
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| Length | 12-20 km depending on chosen circuit |
| Time Required | 3-7 hr depending on chosen circuit |
| Uses | Walking and trail running |
| Maungatapu Circuit traverses Bryant Range, southeast of central Nelson. Beginning at Maitai Dam, the circuit climbs Rush Pool Track to Dew Lakes, then climbs over Maungatapu (1014 m) to connect with Maungatapu Track at Maungatapu Saddle. The circuit includes a historic Māori argillite quarry at the Rush Pool and passes through the fascinating Dun Mountain mineral belt and beautiful beech forest along the crest of the Bryant Range.
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11 January 2019 |
| Devils Creek Hut | |
| Mt Richmond Forest Park – Temporary closure of Kiwi Road and Bartlett’s Creek Road – Northbank access to Wakamarina | |
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All public access to the Wakamarina Track from Onamalutu is CLOSED including after hours and weekends, until further notice, due to forestry operations. Northbank access via Bartlett’s Creek Road is also closed. Remember if you access the track from the Wakamarina Valley you CANNOT exit from Kiwi Road or Bartlett’s Creek Road on the Northbank. Track users will need to return to the track entrance at the Wakamarina Valley. First published on 14 September 2018. Last reviewed on 11 January 2019. |
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8 January 2019 |
| Lower Goulter Hut | |
| Mt Richmond Forest Park – Ben Nevis and Wairoa valley access | |
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All access to the Lower Wairoa Valley Left Branch road and tracks will be closed round the clock 19 December 2018 – 30 September 2019 due to forestry logging operations. This will affect Te Araroa walkers intending to enter/exit via the Left Branch Wairoa River for Mid Wairoa Hut. Ben Nevis walking access: Walking track access to Ben Nevis is open weekends only for 4WD vehicles. Watch for changing road and track conditions. Be aware of possible restrictions on this road on any day due to the risk of unstable material. Access updates for Mt Richmond Forest Park First published on 9 September 2018. Last reviewed on 8 January 2019. |
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17 December 2018 |
| McConchies Hut | |
| Matiri valley access restrictions | |
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Preparation work for the construction of the Matiri Project hydroelectricity scheme is starting in the Matiri Valley. Information potential restrictions or prohibitions on access is available on the Pioneer Energy website. First published on 14 November 2018. Last reviewed on 17 December 2018. |
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8 January 2019 |
| Mid Wairoa Hut | |
| Mt Richmond Forest Park – Ben Nevis and Wairoa valley access | |
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All access to the Lower Wairoa Valley Left Branch road and tracks will be closed round the clock 19 December 2018 – 30 September 2019 due to forestry logging operations. This will affect Te Araroa walkers intending to enter/exit via the Left Branch Wairoa River for Mid Wairoa Hut. Ben Nevis walking access: Walking track access to Ben Nevis is open weekends only for 4WD vehicles. Watch for changing road and track conditions. Be aware of possible restrictions on this road on any day due to the risk of unstable material. Access updates for Mt Richmond Forest Park First published on 9 September 2018. Last reviewed on 8 January 2019. |
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17 December 2018 |
| Lake Matiri Hut | |
| Matiri valley access restrictions | |
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Preparation work for the construction of the Matiri Project hydroelectricity scheme is starting in the Matiri Valley. Information potential restrictions or prohibitions on access is available on the Pioneer Energy website. First published on 14 November 2018. Last reviewed on 17 December 2018. |
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13 December 2018 |
| Hacket Hut | |
| Mt Richmond Forest Park, Hacket Track access | |
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Due to ongoing logging operations, visitors can expect to encounter logging trucks and heavy machinery on the first kilometre of the track at any time of the day or night until the end of June 2019. First published on 13 January 2018. Last reviewed on 13 December 2018. |
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24 December 2018 |
| Hacket Hut | |
| Mt Richmond Forest Park, Hacket Track washout | |
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Multiple sections of the Hacket Track below the Whispering Falls junction have been washed out. The ground is unstable and caution is required at all times. First published on 3 October 2016. Last reviewed on 24 December 2018. |
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11 January 2019 |
| Fosters Hut | |
| Mt Richmond Forest Park – Temporary closure of Kiwi Road and Bartlett’s Creek Road – Northbank access to Wakamarina | |
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All public access to the Wakamarina Track from Onamalutu is CLOSED including after hours and weekends, until further notice, due to forestry operations. Northbank access via Bartlett’s Creek Road is also closed. Remember if you access the track from the Wakamarina Valley you CANNOT exit from Kiwi Road or Bartlett’s Creek Road on the Northbank. Track users will need to return to the track entrance at the Wakamarina Valley. First published on 14 September 2018. Last reviewed on 11 January 2019. |
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Maungatapu Circuit | Mt Richmond Forest Park
Maungatapu Circuit traverses Bryant Range, southeast of central Nelson. Beginning at Maitai Dam, the circuit climbs Rush Pool Track to Dew Lakes, then climbs over Maungatapu (1014 m) to connect with Maungatapu Track at Maungatapu Saddle. The circuit passes a historic Māori argillite quarry at the Rush Pool and passes through the fascinating Dun Mountain mineral belt and beautiful beech forest along the crest of the Bryant Range.
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