Northland alerts
For your safety, every effort has been made to ensure this information is correct. However, you should always seek more information before you begin your trip and be prepared to change your trip according to conditions.
The following alerts are currently in place in Northland:
Kaitaia area
Te Paki and North Cape. DOC is controlling possums in Te Paki and North Cape areas from April 2012 onwards. Warning signs will be placed immediately prior to the operation starting. For further information read the factsheet 'Possum control in Te Paki Reserve and North Cape Scientific Reserve' or contact the Kaitaia Area Office +64 9 408 6014.
Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway. Track upgrade work 31 January - 30 June 2012. The track is open but if you approach an area where contractors are working please make your presence known.
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Bay of Islands
Urupukapuka Island. Major upgrade of visitor facilities is in progress. All tracks on the southern end of the island, and Sunset and Cable Bay campsites are closed from Monday 13 March 2012 until further notice. Urupukapuka Bay campsite is open.
Harrison Scenic Reserve Walk. Track closed until further notice due to severe slips.
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Kauri Coast
Trounson Kauri Park Walk. Track upgrade operations from 1 June to mid August 2012. Sections of the track (one at a time, starting with Section 1) are closed to visitors while work is carried out. The remaining sections of the track stay open.
View a map showing the track sections and upgrade work (PDF, 1,017K)
Trounson Kauri Park campground will stay open throughout the operation including the track leading from the campground to the main track.
DOC is carrying out the work to help mitigate the Kauri dieback (PTA) problem. The upgrade includes the construction of boardwalks, the replacement of culverts, and the aeration of the track.
Mount Tutamoe Track. Track closed until further notice due to logging operations.
Waiotemarama Waterfall Loop Walk. Track closed until further notice due to a slip
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Whangarei area
Brynderwyn Hills Walk. Forestry contractors working on the track - Cove Rd to Cullen closed every day, Cullen to Artillery Rd is closed all days except Sunday.
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