Alerts

The bottom section of Chummies Track has been rerouted. The original section of track is now closed with no access permitted.

The new track is signposted at Prices Clearing, Wangapeka River. See map (JGP, 116K)

The bottom section of Chummies Track has been rerouted. The original section of track is now closed with no access permitted.

The new track is signposted at Prices Clearing, Wangapeka River. See map (JGP, 116K)

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 9 March 2024.

The Cobb area is open with warning signs in place at key entrances.

There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area.

It is not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again.

1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.