In 2014, the Government provided DOC with funding to manage the human spread of kauri dieback on tracks on public conservation land. This resulted in the Kauri Dieback Recreation Project. As there is currently no proven cure or treatment for kauri dieback, we can only save kauri by stopping the disease from spreading. To achieve this, the Project has taken the following approach:
- Upgrading tracks to protect kauri roots and eliminate wet and muddy sections
- Developing and installing cleaning stations
- Introducing initiatives to change people’s behaviour, as the evidence shows that people are the main vector for the disease
- Closing tracks
Track closures
DOC is closing 21 tracks across kauri land to prevent the spread of kauri dieback. 10 tracks will also be partially closed and upgraded to protect kauri roots and eliminate wet and muddy sections of track.
The track closures are permanent, however a track closure may be reconsidered in the future should information become available that would ensure public access would not cause any risk to kauri.
The 10 partially closed tracks will be upgraded to protect kauri roots and to eliminate wet and muddy sections – ensuring visitors don’t accidently spread the disease by moving soil around with them. Sections of these tracks will be permanently closed.
The decision to close tracks was not taken lightly, and was considered in situations where there is:
- high kauri dieback risk
- low visitor use
- high upgrade and ongoing maintenance costs
- a similar experience provided in the vicinity.
This decision was made after a lengthy and public consultation process and the majority of public submissions favoured closing the tracks.
Get a list of the tracks closures.
Email queries to kauridieback@doc.govt.nz
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Tauranga |
Cashmores Clearing Track |
Full closure from 23 November 2018 |
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Tauranga |
Mangakino Stream Track (Dicky Track-County Rd) |
Full closure from 22 November 2018 |
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Tauranga |
Wairoa Stream Track |
Full closure from 20 November 2018 |
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Tauranga |
Te Rereatukahia Hut Track |
Partial closure from 15 November 2018 |
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Waikato |
Kauri Route, Te Kauri Park |
Full closure from 17 October 2018 |
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Whangarei |
Bratty's Bush Track |
Full closure from 5 November 2018 |
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Whangarei |
Cullen Road – Massey Road |
Full closure from 20 November 2018 |
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Whangarei |
Massey Road to SH 1 |
Full closure from 20 November 2018 |
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Whangarei |
Pukemoremore - southern section of Russell |
Full closure from January 2019 |
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Whangarei |
Te Ranga Trig - northern section of Russell |
Full closure from January 2019 |
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