Alerts

Starveall Hut (Richmond Ranges)

For Starveall Hut
Alert Pest control exercise for Te Hoiere/ Pelorus Valley

A pest control operation primarily targetting goats and pigs is planned from mid-May to late June 2023 in the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River catchment area. 

See a map of the area (JPG, 130K)

We recommend you stay on the track within these areas during of this operation.

This operation uses aerial shooting from a helicopter and ground hunting teams with indicator dogs. Visitors to the area may experience helicopter and gunshot noise.

A smaller area near Pelorus Bridge will focus on deer, goats and pigs but will only use ground hunting with indicator dogs. 

First published on 12 May 2023.
Date 15 May 2023 13:47
Source Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.
For Starveall Hut
Alert Hacket track partial closure to 16 June

Hacket Track, from the suspension bridge to Hacket Hut, is closed until 16 June 2023 for repair.

Repair work may be extended at short notice.

First published on 10 May 2023. Last reviewed on 25 May 2023.
Date 27 May 2023 14:04
Source Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.