Marlborough alerts
Updated 16 February 2012
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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.
Note: This notice only reports on changes that differ to what is stated in brochures and on the website. Other tracks, facilities and services in Marlborough are operating as normal.
Queen Charlotte Track
- Staff are weed spraying between Torea Saddle and Kenepuru Heads until 10 February. Signs will be in place.
- The section of track between Ship Cove and Kenepuru Saddle is closed for mountain biking until 1 March 2012.
For further information contact:
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Picton Visitor Centre i-SITE Information Centre
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Phone:
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+64 3 520 3113
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Address:
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The Foreshore
Picton
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Email:
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Full office details
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Mt Richmond Forest Park
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Wakamarina Track: Access via Kiwi Road (Northbank) is closed. Access in the Northbank is via Bartletts Road.
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Maungatapu Road is closed. For more information contact Nelson City Council, phone +64 3 546 0200.
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Right Branch Wairoa Hut has been removed and the tramping track in that valley is no longer maintained.
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Access to Saddle Hill, Zig Zag and Pukatea tracks in Mt Richmond Forest Park off Central Road in Hira Forest are closed due to forestry operations.
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Park access roads - in Blenheim, this info is displayed on Northbank Road just off SH6. For all access roads into the park check the Plan and prepare page for the park.
For further information contact:
Other track and useful information
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Wasps - numbers of these pests have increased. Carry antihistamine if you are allergic to their stings.
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Molesworth Station - the Acheron Road through Molesworth Station is open until 9 April 2012. The road being open is subject to weather and road conditions. For up-to-date road information go to Driving through Molesworth or contact DOC South Marlborough Area office + 64 3 572 9100.
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Hanmer to St Arnaud Road via Rainbow Station is open until 9 April 2012.
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Huts and shelters removed as agreed in the National Recreation Opportunity Review are: in Kahurangi NP - Loveridge Hut, Haystack Hut, Rolling Shelter. In Nelson Lakes National Park - Upper Glenroy Hut and Prospect Shelter. In Abel Tasman National Park - reclassification of Moa Park Hut to Moa Park Shelter. Tummil Hut moved to the top end of Lake Alexander, NZ Topo50-BR27 grid reference E1655010-N5377848, and renamed Lake Alexander Hut. Right Branch Wairoa Hut (Mt Richmond Forest Park).
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