Manawatu/Whanganui alerts

For your safety, every effort has been made to ensure this information is correct. However, you should contact the local DOC visitor centre for the latest updates. Changes to weather will affect conditions in the backcountry. Always check the latest weather report metservice.co.nz before you venture out and be prepared to change your plans if conditions are unfavourable.

Your safety is your responsibility. Make sure you plan, prepare and equip yourself for any trip into the backcountry. To report any safety hazards or conservation emergencies call DOC HOTline - 0800 362 468. For fire and search and rescue call 111.

Facilities update

Due to the extreme weather conditions over the weekend many of the facilities in the Whanganui region may have experienced some damage and DOC is advising the public to use extreme caution if in the back country this week. The likely damage will be to tracks through excessive rainfall and slips. The tracks are likely to be extremely muddy and boggy with slips and windfall blocking the way in many places.

Whanganui Area

These are currently no alerts and warnings for the Whanganui Area.

Whanganui Area Office
Phone: +64 6 349 2100
Email: WhanganuiArea@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Manawatu Area

These are the current alerts and warnings for the Manawatu area.

Manawatu Rangitikei Area Office
Phone: +64 6 350 9700
Email: wellingtonco@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Weather

Weather information

Learn more

Mountain safety council website

www.beacons.org.nz

Backcountry avalanche advisory website

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

View a list of DOC Visitor Centres
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai