Taranaki 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 winter many of the facilities in the Taranaki region may have experienced some damage and DOC is advising the public to use extreme caution if in the back country. The likely damage will be to tracks through excessive snow/rainfall and slips. The tracks are likely to be muddy with slips and windfall blocking the way in many places.
Taranaki Area
These are the current alerts and warnings for the Taranaki area.