Area | Warning | Dates |
Barnett Park |
The western side (true left) of the valley will be closed periodically to allow for weed control work. Please check the signage at the start of the track for more information or phone Ranger Alison on 03 941 8030 / 027 247 8476. |
August and September 2024 |
Okuti Track |
Okuti Track will be partly closed for lambing from 1 August. From the Okuti Valley/Reserve Road junction the track is open for 2km to a viewpoint. There is no through-route to Hilltop. Okuti Track will be fully closed for lambing from 1 September to 16 November. |
Part closure from 1 August, full closure from 1 September to 16 November 2024 |
Isaac Conservation Tracks(external link) |
The Isaac Conservation Farm and Loop Tracks are closed for lambing. |
Monday 22 July to late September 2024 |
Bottle Lake Forest |
A number of areas of the forest [JPG, 570 KB] will be logged in the latter half of 2024. Please watch out for increased logging truck activity on forest roads. Walking, MTB and horse riding tracks will all be affected. Please follow any track closure or diversion notices. Forestry operations in a given area could take up to 12 weeks. |
July to December 2024 |
Ferrymead Park |
The Ōpāwaho River Track, between Tunnel Road and Ferrymead Park Drive, will be closed for a tree-felling operation from Monday 15 July. The track is expected to be closed for approximately 6 weeks. Please follow all on-site signage and closures. See the Ferrymead Park page for further information about the Ferrymead Park Development Plan. |
Monday 15 July 2024 |
Port Hills walking tracks |
Due to the Port Hills fire, Ellas Track, Bivvy Track and Totara Log Track remain closed. Check with the Summit Road Society(external link) for more details. All other Port Hills walking tracks have reopened. |
Ongoing |
Pony Point Track |
Closed due to multiple slips from Cass Bay to Pony Point, along the Head to Head Track. |
Ongoing |
Coastal Cliffs Walkway |
Please take care of the exposed steep cliff edges. Tracks can be slippery, especially when wet. Please ensure children are well supervised. |
Ongoing |
Ngaio Point Track |
Open with new bypass route below large slip. Care is required. |
Ongoing |
Godley Head Track |
Partially closed, including the historic gun emplacements, toilets and car park. A marked pole route after Boulder Bay links to the car park road where it will rejoin the track. Please check for changes on the DOC website(external link) or call the DOC Visitor Centre at 03 379 4082. |
Ongoing |