Ohope Scenic Reserve closed until further notice
The Department of Conservation would like to advise anyone that wishes to use the walking tracks in Ohope Scenic Reserve to find alternatives.
The heavy rain over the last ten days has led to numerous slips through Ohope Scenic Reserve, effecting both the Fairbrother Loop and the link section of the wider Nga Tapuwae o Toi track system.
“It is regrettable that we have had to take this step, but it is in the interests of everyone’s safety. This is a very popular track with visitors and locals alike and we will be assessing the situation over the next few days to see what is required to open up the Scenic Reserve again” said John Ballantyne, Programme Manager, Visitor Assets for the Gisborne-Whakatane Area Office.
DOC would like to remind the public that after such extreme weather events to have caution when entering the outdoors. Not all tracks can be checked straight away and if you come across damage (fallen trees or slips across tracks) to let your local DOC office know as soon as possible.
To keep up to date with track closures, please visit http://www.doc.govt.nz/.
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