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9 September 2008
For your safety, every effort has been made to ensure this information is correct at the time of writing. However, you should contact the
local DOC Office or Visitor Centre for the latest updates. Weather changes will affect the conditions in the backcountry. Always check the
latest weather report (http://www.metservice.co.nz/) before you venture out, and be prepared to change your trip according to conditions.
CASTLEPOINT LIGHTHOUSE, WAIRARAPA
MT MUNROE MT BRUCE TRACK, PUKAHA MT BRUCE
The Castlepoint causeway and wind fence leading to the lighthouse have been removed. Access to and from the lighthouse will be restricted by high tides and strong winds. A new access track will be in place before the summer
season 2008/09. The public track through Pukaha Forest from Braddocks Farm, Mt Munroe Road (South) to SH2 south of the Mt Bruce
Visitor Centre will be closed until further notice to allow contractors to work on the track with machinery.
Wairarapa Area Office Ph 06 377 0700
Wairarapa Area Office Ph 06 377 0700
CATTLE RIDGE & BUTCHER, RIMUTAKA FOREST PARK
MANGAHAO VALLEY - DAMS AND ROAD ACCESS
Cattle Ridge and Butcher Tracks will be closed until further notice due to windfalls.
Mangahao road is closed approx. 1.5 km before the top dam due to road subsidence. There is only limited parking space. Keep the road and driveway access clear.
Wellington Visitor Centre Ph 04 384 7770
Kapiti Area Office Ph 04 296 1112
Due to large amounts of rain there is a high possibility of windfalls and slips. Please exercise extreme caution and report any damage to your local DOC Area Office or via the DOC HOTline 0800 362 468.
Changes to other facilities and services
Tararua Forest Park hut information:
Oriwa biv, Mt Dagg hut and Harris Creek hut have been removed. The woodburner at Cattle Ridge hut has been removed and won't be replaced.
Aokaparangi Biv has been replaced. New hut location NZ Topo Map S26 E2708858 N6032286
Arete Biv has been replaced. New hut location NZ Topo Map S25 E2715755 N6048016
South Ohau Hut has been replaced. New hut location NZ Topo Map S25 E2711869 N6051530
Rimutaka Forest Park hut information:
Battery Stream bivvy is closed due to the need for major structural repairs until further notice.
9 September 2008 For your safety, every effort has been made to ensure this information is correct at the time of writing. However, you should contact the local DOC Office or Visitor Centre for the latest updates. Weather changes will affect the conditions in the backcountry. Always check the latest weather report (http://www.metservice.co.nz/) before you venture out, and be prepared to change your trip according to conditions.
CASTLEPOINT LIGHTHOUSE, WAIRARAPA The Castlepoint causeway and wind fence leading to the lighthouse have been removed. Access to and from the lighthouse will be restricted by high tides and strong winds. A new access track will be in place before the summer season 2008/09.
MT MUNROE MT BRUCE TRACK, PUKAHA MT BRUCE The public track through Pukaha Forest from Braddocks Farm, Mt Munroe Road (South) to SH2 south of the Mt Bruce Visitor Centre will be closed until further notice to allow contractors to work on the track with machinery. Wairarapa Area Office Ph 06 377 0700 Wairarapa Area Office Ph 06 377 0700
CATTLE RIDGE & BUTCHER, RIMUTAKA FOREST PARK Cattle Ridge and Butcher Tracks will be closed until further notice due to windfalls.
MANGAHAO VALLEY - DAMS AND ROAD ACCESS Mangahao road is closed approx. 1.5 km before the top dam due to road subsidence. There is only limited parking space. Keep the road and driveway access clear. Wellington Visitor Centre Ph 04 384 7770 Kapiti Area Office Ph 04 296 1112
Due to large amounts of rain there is a high possibility of windfalls and slips. Please exercise extreme caution and report any damage to your local DOC Area Office or via the DOC HOTline 0800 362 468.
Changes to other facilities and services Tararua Forest Park hut information: Oriwa biv, Mt Dagg hut and Harris Creek hut have been removed. The woodburner at Cattle Ridge hut has been removed and won't be replaced. Aokaparangi Biv has been replaced. New hut location NZ Topo Map S26 E2708858 N6032286 Arete Biv has been replaced. New hut location NZ Topo Map S25 E2715755 N6048016 South Ohau Hut has been replaced. New hut location NZ Topo Map S25 E2711869 N6051530 Rimutaka Forest Park hut information: Battery Stream bivvy is closed due to the need for major structural repairs until further notice.
Jason
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