18 July 2021: Take care outdoors after storm
Following the recent storm, tracks, bridges and campsites in the north and west of the South Island may be damaged with slips, washouts, windfall and flooding.
Tracks in these areas are being assessed and may be closed. We'll provide updates as we have them.
We advise you do not walk these tracks until they are assessed. If you do, it is at your own risk – take extreme care.
Stay safe – always check the latest weather report before you venture out and be prepared to change your plans.
New Zealand's weather changes rapidly
It can be very cold at any time of the year. Always be physically and mentally prepared for the worst conditions and be ready to change your plans if necessary.
Park forecasts are grouped by region below.
Severe weather and avalanches
Before heading out check the severe weather warnings.
If you are going into the mountains check the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory as well as weather forecasts.
The latest information and conditions can be found at the nearest DOC visitor centre.
Weather providers
NIWA
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) provides weather forecasts for national parks across New Zealand.
MetService
MetService provides short and extended forecasts for New Zealand, including:
- severe weather warnings
- severe weather outlook
- brief New Zealand mountain forecast
- extended New Zealand mountain forecast.
Forecasts by region
Northland
- Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park
- Waipoua Forest
Coromandel
- Coromandel Forest Park
Waikato
- Pureora Forest Park
Bay of Plenty
- Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
East Coast
- Te Urewera
- Raukumara Conservation Park
Central North Island
- Tongariro National Park
- Kaimanawa Forest Park
Taranaki
Manawatu/Whanganui
Hawke’s Bay
- Kaweka Forest Park
- Ruahine Forest Park
Wairarapa and Wellington/Kapiti
- Aorangi Forest Park
- Remutaka Forest Park
- Tararua Forest Park
Nelson/Tasman
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Kahurangi National Park
- Nelson Lakes National Park
- Mount Richmond Forest Park
Marlborough
- Kaikōura area and Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence
- Mount Richmond Forest Park
West Coast
- Arthur's Pass National Park
- Kahurangi National Park
- Paparoa National Park
- Westland Tai Poutini National Park
- Victoria Forest Park
Canterbury
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Arthur's Pass National Park
- Canterbury High Country
- Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park
Otago
- Mount Aspiring National Park
- Catlins coastal area
- Southern Lakes