Effective from 11 June 2013 (updates are made when conditions change)

On this page:

• 1080 alert
• Tracks and routes
• Roads
• Volcanic status
• Safety information

1080 Alert

A 1080 aerial drop has occured affecting the following areas in the Central North Island:

• The Umarkarikari and Urchin tracks of the Kaimanawa Forest Park
• Lake Rotopounamu walk and surrounding Pihanga area
• The Ketetahi track, which is part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Round the Mountain walk ways.

The caution period will be in place until the end of January 2014. Where dogs are permitted, please keep dogs under control at all times. Supervise children in these areas.

For further information see the pesticide summary and associated maps for the Tongariro Whangauni Taranaki region, TWT 142, Turangi 3 and 5A.

Tracks and routes

Snowfall and icy surfaces can happen at any time, and sub-zero temperatures are likely.

Check track pages for the latest information about conditions and facilities:

• Tongariro Alpine Crossing
• Tongariro Northern Circuit
• Round the Mountain Track
• Mt Ruapehu Crater climb 
• Mt Ngauruhoe summit climb

Check webcams of the region at the Geonet website and at the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts website for an idea of snow cover.

Check current volcanic status and alert bulletins at the Geonet website

• Tongariro is at alert level 1 Find out about the 2012 Mount Tongariro eruptions
• Ruapehu is at alert level 1
• Ngauruhoe is at alert level 0

Your safety is your responsibility

• Check the outdoor safety code before you go - be sure to plan, prepare and equip yourself for any trip into the backcountry.
• Check the weather forecast for Tongariro National Park at the MetService website, or by calling 0900 99915, or at DOC Visitor Centres and i-SITEs.
• Check the avalanche advisory when planning a trip in winter

Related links

• Central North Island tracks and walks
• Central North Island places to visit

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