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Rimutaka Forest Park

For	Catchpool Valley Campsite
Alert	Catchpool Valley Road damage A section of the Catchpool Valley Road is down to one lane due to storm damage. The road is open but observe all signs. This is a long term alert. First published on 17 February 2023. Last reviewed on 27 February 2023.
Date	15 Mar 2023 19:05
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Turere Lodge
Alert	Predator control - Southern Remutaka A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on Tuesday 15 November 2022. The Southern Remutaka area is open with warning signs at key entrances. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. Dog access rules vary within the operation area. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080. Find out where dogs are allowed in Remutaka Forest Park. This operation is part DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 22 December 2022.
Date	28 Dec 2022 12:03
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Turere Lodge
Alert	Low firewood at Turere Lodge and Haurangi Hut There is low firewood at Turere Lodge and Haurangi Hut. Plan accordingly and except supplies to run out. Firewood should be replenished in late April 2023. First published on 23 February 2023. Last reviewed on 17 March 2023.
Date	17 Mar 2023 13:06
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Turere Lodge
Alert	Big Bend Track slip There is a slip on Big Bend Track between the Turere Curved Bridge and Turere Lodge. Take extra care when walking this section of the track. First published on 13 March 2023.
Date	15 Mar 2023 13:03
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Turere Lodge
Alert	Orongaorongo Track reroute A section of the Orongorongo Track at Jacob’s Ladder has been rerouted due to the risk of an imminent collapse. The slip cannot be seen from the track. The reroute is well signposted. Due to repeated sign vandalism, please turn back if you find yourself on a section of rough, uneven track with deep cracks. The rerouted track is a temporary tramping track with some large, unformed steps. It will be upgraded soon. Jacob’s Ladder is the area where the track descends steeply down to the Orongorongo River Valley. This is about five minutes before the curved bridge when travelling from the Catchpool carpark end. First published on 20 March 2023.
Date	20 Mar 2023 13:08
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Wharepapa Hut
Alert	Predator control - Southern Remutaka A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on Tuesday 15 November 2022. The Southern Remutaka area is open with warning signs at key entrances. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. Dog access rules vary within the operation area. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080. Find out where dogs are allowed in Remutaka Forest Park. This operation is part DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 22 December 2022.
Date	28 Dec 2022 12:03
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Wharepapa Hut
Alert	Papatahi Crossing overgrown The Papatahi Crossing track is overgrown and poorly marked in places. This is a long-term alert. First published on 1 March 2021. Last reviewed on 2 February 2023.
Date	2 Feb 2023 12:31
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Boar Inn
Alert	Orongaorongo Track reroute A section of the Orongorongo Track at Jacob’s Ladder has been rerouted due to the risk of an imminent collapse. The slip cannot be seen from the track. The reroute is well signposted. Due to repeated sign vandalism, please turn back if you find yourself on a section of rough, uneven track with deep cracks. The rerouted track is a temporary tramping track with some large, unformed steps. It will be upgraded soon. Jacob’s Ladder is the area where the track descends steeply down to the Orongorongo River Valley. This is about five minutes before the curved bridge when travelling from the Catchpool carpark end. First published on 20 March 2023.
Date	20 Mar 2023 13:08
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Boar Inn
Alert	Predator control - Southern Remutaka A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on Tuesday 15 November 2022. The Southern Remutaka area is open with warning signs at key entrances. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. Dog access rules vary within the operation area. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080. Find out where dogs are allowed in Remutaka Forest Park. This operation is part DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 22 December 2022.
Date	28 Dec 2022 12:03
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Raukawa Lodge
Alert	Orongaorongo Track reroute A section of the Orongorongo Track at Jacob’s Ladder has been rerouted due to the risk of an imminent collapse. The slip cannot be seen from the track. The reroute is well signposted. Due to repeated sign vandalism, please turn back if you find yourself on a section of rough, uneven track with deep cracks. The rerouted track is a temporary tramping track with some large, unformed steps. It will be upgraded soon. Jacob’s Ladder is the area where the track descends steeply down to the Orongorongo River Valley. This is about five minutes before the curved bridge when travelling from the Catchpool carpark end. First published on 20 March 2023.
Date	20 Mar 2023 13:08
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Jans Hut
Alert	Orongaorongo Track reroute A section of the Orongorongo Track at Jacob’s Ladder has been rerouted due to the risk of an imminent collapse. The slip cannot be seen from the track. The reroute is well signposted. Due to repeated sign vandalism, please turn back if you find yourself on a section of rough, uneven track with deep cracks. The rerouted track is a temporary tramping track with some large, unformed steps. It will be upgraded soon. Jacob’s Ladder is the area where the track descends steeply down to the Orongorongo River Valley. This is about five minutes before the curved bridge when travelling from the Catchpool carpark end. First published on 20 March 2023.
Date	20 Mar 2023 13:08
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Jans Hut
Alert	Predator control - Southern Remutaka A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on Tuesday 15 November 2022. The Southern Remutaka area is open with warning signs at key entrances. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. Dog access rules vary within the operation area. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080. Find out where dogs are allowed in Remutaka Forest Park. This operation is part DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 22 December 2022.
Date	28 Dec 2022 12:03
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Haurangi Hut
Alert	Predator control - Southern Remutaka A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on Tuesday 15 November 2022. The Southern Remutaka area is open with warning signs at key entrances. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. Dog access rules vary within the operation area. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080. Find out where dogs are allowed in Remutaka Forest Park. This operation is part DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 22 December 2022.
Date	28 Dec 2022 12:03
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Haurangi Hut
Alert	Big Bend Track slip There is a slip on Big Bend Track between the Turere Curved Bridge and Turere Lodge. Take extra care when walking this section of the track. First published on 13 March 2023.
Date	15 Mar 2023 13:03
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Haurangi Hut
Alert	Low firewood at Turere Lodge and Haurangi Hut There is low firewood at Turere Lodge and Haurangi Hut. Plan accordingly and except supplies to run out. Firewood should be replenished in late April 2023. First published on 23 February 2023. Last reviewed on 17 March 2023.
Date	17 Mar 2023 13:06
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Haurangi Hut
Alert	Orongaorongo Track reroute A section of the Orongorongo Track at Jacob’s Ladder has been rerouted due to the risk of an imminent collapse. The slip cannot be seen from the track. The reroute is well signposted. Due to repeated sign vandalism, please turn back if you find yourself on a section of rough, uneven track with deep cracks. The rerouted track is a temporary tramping track with some large, unformed steps. It will be upgraded soon. Jacob’s Ladder is the area where the track descends steeply down to the Orongorongo River Valley. This is about five minutes before the curved bridge when travelling from the Catchpool carpark end. First published on 20 March 2023.
Date	20 Mar 2023 13:08
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.