Alerts

Almer Hut is undergoing major maintenance work. Until the work is complete building supplies will be stored on site.

The upper Snowy Creek bridge has been removed from the Rees-Dart Track for winter 2024.
Walking the track now involves a dangerous river crossing. 

The bridge is usually reinstalled mid to late November depending on avalanche conditions. 

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 2 and 3 May. Clinton, Arthur and Cleddau valleys are open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.

There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months.

Dogs are not allowed in this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.

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

A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 2 and 3 May. Clinton, Arthur and Cleddau valleys are open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.

There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months.

Dogs are not allowed in this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.

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

During the extreme weather of 3 February 2020, the Routeburn Track sustained significant damage and will not reopen this season and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The track will require considerable repair work to be operational.

Further information.