DOC Alerts

Preparation work for the construction of the Matiri Project hydroelectricity scheme is starting in the Matiri Valley. Information relating to potential restrictions or prohibitions on access is available on the Pioneer Energy website.

First published on 14 November 2018.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

DOC’s Motueka biodiversity team will undertake ground feral goat control using dogs in Kahurangi National Park 27 November – 21 December 2018.

Control areas: Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka River (Asbestos Hut area), Waingaro Valley, Stanley River, Anatoki Valley, and Devil, Anatoki and Snowdon Ranges.

Hunters will at times be based at Fenella Hut, Trilobite Hut, Waingaro Forks Hut, the Tent Camp at Lake Stanley (Soper’s Shelter) and the Anatoki Forks Hut. For more information contact the Motueka Office: +44 3 528 1810.

First published on 22 November 2018.

Earthquake activity and subsequent heavy rain has caused multiple slips and dams to form in Kaikoura, the Seaward Kaikoura Range and Isolated Hill Scenic Reserve. These are unstable and can fail at any time.  

Stay clear of all riverbeds in these areas in case there are any sudden releases of water.

Closed huts: Isolation Hut, Isolated Hill Bivvy, Napoleon Bivvy, Brian Boru Bivvy and Zoo Hut in Isolated Hill Scenic Reserve.

See Environment Canterbury and this website for updates.  

This is a long term alert.

First published on 28 April 2017. Last reviewed on 2 November 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

The road over Island Saddle has suffered significant damage over the winter and is badly rutted. There is also a significant slip at the Rag and Famish. Both sections are passable with care by high clearance 4WD vehicles only. Repair work is planned for early 2019..

First published on 9 November 2018. Last reviewed on 7 December 2018.

All access to the Lower Wairoa Valley Left Branch roads and tracks are closed from Monday morning to Friday night for logging operations until further notice.

Walking track access will be available on weekends only. Watch for changing road and track conditions.

This affects visitors to Ben Nevis and will also affect visitors, including those on the Te Araroa trail, if intending to enter/exit via the Left Branch Wairoa River for Mid Wairoa Hut.

Check which roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. 

Alert valid long term and will be reviewed in June 2019.

First published on 9 September 2018. Last reviewed on 3 December 2018.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

DOC’s Motueka biodiversity team will undertake ground feral goat control using dogs in Kahurangi National Park 27 November – 21 December 2018.

Control areas: Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka River (Asbestos Hut area), Waingaro Valley, Stanley River, Anatoki Valley, and Devil, Anatoki and Snowdon Ranges.

Hunters will at times be based at Fenella Hut, Trilobite Hut, Waingaro Forks Hut, the Tent Camp at Lake Stanley (Soper’s Shelter) and the Anatoki Forks Hut. For more information contact the Motueka Office: +44 3 528 1810.

First published on 22 November 2018.

A slip has wiped out the steep section of track over the bluff to Scotty’s Cableway on the true left. This extremely steep section is suitable for highly experienced users only.

This is a long-term alert until at least the end of 2018. 

First published on 3 November 2015.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

The Taramakau River below Kiwi Hut has changed course and most of the track has been washed away – expect numerous random river crossings.

This is a long-term alert until at least January 2019

First published on 26 January 2018.

All access to the Lower Wairoa Valley Left Branch roads and tracks are closed from Monday morning to Friday night for logging operations until further notice.

Walking track access will be available on weekends only. Watch for changing road and track conditions.

This affects visitors to Ben Nevis and will also affect visitors, including those on the Te Araroa trail, if intending to enter/exit via the Left Branch Wairoa River for Mid Wairoa Hut.

Check which roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. 

Alert valid long term and will be reviewed in June 2019.

First published on 9 September 2018. Last reviewed on 3 December 2018.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

A slip has wiped out the steep section of track over the bluff to Scotty’s Cableway on the true left. This extremely steep section is suitable for highly experienced users only.

This is a long-term alert until at least the end of 2018. 

First published on 3 November 2015.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

DOC’s Motueka biodiversity team will undertake ground feral goat control using dogs in Kahurangi National Park 27 November – 21 December 2018.

Control areas: Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka River (Asbestos Hut area), Waingaro Valley, Stanley River, Anatoki Valley, and Devil, Anatoki and Snowdon Ranges.

Hunters will at times be based at Fenella Hut, Trilobite Hut, Waingaro Forks Hut, the Tent Camp at Lake Stanley (Soper’s Shelter) and the Anatoki Forks Hut. For more information contact the Motueka Office: +44 3 528 1810.

First published on 22 November 2018.

Preparation work for the construction of the Matiri Project hydroelectricity scheme is starting in the Matiri Valley. Information relating to potential restrictions or prohibitions on access is available on the Pioneer Energy website.

First published on 14 November 2018.

Preparation work for the construction of the Matiri Project hydroelectricity scheme is starting in the Matiri Valley. Information relating to potential restrictions or prohibitions on access is available on the Pioneer Energy website.

First published on 14 November 2018.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

DOC’s Motueka biodiversity team will undertake ground feral goat control using dogs in Kahurangi National Park 27 November – 21 December 2018.

Control areas: Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka River (Asbestos Hut area), Waingaro Valley, Stanley River, Anatoki Valley, and Devil, Anatoki and Snowdon Ranges.

Hunters will at times be based at Fenella Hut, Trilobite Hut, Waingaro Forks Hut, the Tent Camp at Lake Stanley (Soper’s Shelter) and the Anatoki Forks Hut. For more information contact the Motueka Office: +44 3 528 1810.

First published on 22 November 2018.

DOC’s Motueka biodiversity team will undertake ground feral goat control using dogs in Kahurangi National Park 27 November – 21 December 2018.

Control areas: Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka River (Asbestos Hut area), Waingaro Valley, Stanley River, Anatoki Valley, and Devil, Anatoki and Snowdon Ranges.

Hunters will at times be based at Fenella Hut, Trilobite Hut, Waingaro Forks Hut, the Tent Camp at Lake Stanley (Soper’s Shelter) and the Anatoki Forks Hut. For more information contact the Motueka Office: +44 3 528 1810.

First published on 22 November 2018.

Big River Hut currently has no fire as it is being replaced. All work should be completed by 28 February 2019.

First published on 14 November 2018.

Entry to the Wills Track from SH6 is unavailable until further notice due to ongoing repair work under the Gates of Haast Bridge. 

First published on 2 March 2018. Last reviewed on 10 December 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

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.

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.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

From 12 November 2018 until end of February 2019, DOC staff will be staying in the hut during the construction of Paparoa Track. The hut will be at half capacity with only 8 bunks available to the public.

First published on 30 October 2018.

DOC’s Motueka biodiversity team will undertake ground feral goat control using dogs in Kahurangi National Park 27 November – 21 December 2018.

Control areas: Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka River (Asbestos Hut area), Waingaro Valley, Stanley River, Anatoki Valley, and Devil, Anatoki and Snowdon Ranges.

Hunters will at times be based at Fenella Hut, Trilobite Hut, Waingaro Forks Hut, the Tent Camp at Lake Stanley (Soper’s Shelter) and the Anatoki Forks Hut. For more information contact the Motueka Office: +44 3 528 1810.

First published on 22 November 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

All access to the Lower Wairoa Valley Left Branch roads and tracks are closed from Monday morning to Friday night for logging operations until further notice.

Walking track access will be available on weekends only. Watch for changing road and track conditions.

This affects visitors to Ben Nevis and will also affect visitors, including those on the Te Araroa trail, if intending to enter/exit via the Left Branch Wairoa River for Mid Wairoa Hut.

Check which roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. 

Alert valid long term and will be reviewed in June 2019.

First published on 9 September 2018. Last reviewed on 3 December 2018.

The Sawcut Gorge/Isolated Hill Route is closed due to earthquake damage.

This is a long-term alert until at least November 2018. 

First published on 23 December 2016. Last reviewed on 27 November 2018.

Earthquake activity and subsequent heavy rain has caused multiple slips and dams to form in Kaikoura, the Seaward Kaikoura Range and Isolated Hill Scenic Reserve. These are unstable and can fail at any time.  

Stay clear of all riverbeds in these areas in case there are any sudden releases of water.

Closed huts: Isolation Hut, Isolated Hill Bivvy, Napoleon Bivvy, Brian Boru Bivvy and Zoo Hut in Isolated Hill Scenic Reserve.

See Environment Canterbury and this website for updates.  

This is a long term alert.

First published on 28 April 2017. Last reviewed on 2 November 2018.

Heavy Rain and flooding have washed away the entire car park.  Visitors are advised to make alternative arrangements.

First published on 29 November 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

TBfree NZ is running  a 1080 pest control operation in the Clarence Reserve from May 2018. It will focus on approximately 36,170 ha of the reserve, including some privately-owned land. Pre-feeding is planned from 30 May 2018. 

For more information see TBfree OSPRI programme or call 0800 482 463.

This is a long term alert that applies until at least May 2019

First published on 29 May 2018.

All access to the Lower Wairoa Valley Left Branch roads and tracks are closed from Monday morning to Friday night for logging operations until further notice.

Walking track access will be available on weekends only. Watch for changing road and track conditions.

This affects visitors to Ben Nevis and will also affect visitors, including those on the Te Araroa trail, if intending to enter/exit via the Left Branch Wairoa River for Mid Wairoa Hut.

Check which roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. 

Alert valid long term and will be reviewed in June 2019.

First published on 9 September 2018. Last reviewed on 3 December 2018.

All access to the Lower Wairoa Valley Left Branch roads and tracks are closed from Monday morning to Friday night for logging operations until further notice.

Walking track access will be available on weekends only. Watch for changing road and track conditions.

This affects visitors to Ben Nevis and will also affect visitors, including those on the Te Araroa trail, if intending to enter/exit via the Left Branch Wairoa River for Mid Wairoa Hut.

Check which roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. 

Alert valid long term and will be reviewed in June 2019.

First published on 9 September 2018. Last reviewed on 3 December 2018.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

Preparation work for the construction of the Matiri Project hydroelectricity scheme is starting in the Matiri Valley. Information relating to potential restrictions or prohibitions on access is available on the Pioneer Energy website.

First published on 14 November 2018.

Preparation work for the construction of the Matiri Project hydroelectricity scheme is starting in the Matiri Valley. Information relating to potential restrictions or prohibitions on access is available on the Pioneer Energy website.

First published on 14 November 2018.

Due to a major slip just beyond the Cobb powerhouse and ongoing remedial works on the lower road, access to Kahurangi National Park is not possible via Cobb Dam Road until further notice.

First published on 21 February 2018. Last reviewed on 22 November 2018.

DOC’s Motueka biodiversity team will undertake ground feral goat control using dogs in Kahurangi National Park 27 November – 21 December 2018.

Control areas: Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka River (Asbestos Hut area), Waingaro Valley, Stanley River, Anatoki Valley, and Devil, Anatoki and Snowdon Ranges.

Hunters will at times be based at Fenella Hut, Trilobite Hut, Waingaro Forks Hut, the Tent Camp at Lake Stanley (Soper’s Shelter) and the Anatoki Forks Hut. For more information contact the Motueka Office: +44 3 528 1810.

First published on 22 November 2018.