Horseshoe Flat Hut is a Standard hut, located at -43.809, 169.414. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Horseshoe Flat Hut alert
Predator control for Abbey Rocks
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
Horseshoe Flat hutMiddle Head Hut
Middle Head Hut
Middle Head Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.824, 169.455. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Middle Head Hut alert
Predator control for Abbey Rocks
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
Blowfly Hut is a Standard hut, located at -43.793, 169.346. There are 8 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Blowfly Hut alert
Predator control for Abbey Rocks
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
Historic Haast to Paringa Cattle Track washout - caution required
Thompson Creek (N1301968, E5142768) has steep access into a fast-flowing river. The location of this creek is between Blowfly and Māori Saddle Huts, approximately 2 hours from Blowfly Hut.
Heavy rain events may change the level of access into the river, so always make your own assessment before attempting the river crossing.
Extreme caution is required. If you are unsure – turn back or do not attempt the track.
First published on 7 June 2024. Last reviewed on 2 July 2025.
Thompson Creek (N1301968, E5142768) has steep access into a fast-flowing river. The location of this creek is between Blowfly and Māori Saddle Huts, approximately 2 hours from Blowfly Hut.
Heavy rain events may change the level of access into the river, so always make your own assessment before attempting the river crossing.
Extreme caution is required. If you are unsure – turn back or do not attempt the track.
First published on 7 June 2024. Last reviewed on 2 July 2025.
Blue River hut
Maori Saddle Hut is a Standard hut, located at -43.814, 169.274. There are 10 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Maori Saddle Hut alert
Predator control for Abbey Rocks
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
Historic Haast to Paringa Cattle Track washout - caution required
Thompson Creek (N1301968, E5142768) has steep access into a fast-flowing river. The location of this creek is between Blowfly and Māori Saddle Huts, approximately 2 hours from Blowfly Hut.
Heavy rain events may change the level of access into the river, so always make your own assessment before attempting the river crossing.
Extreme caution is required. If you are unsure – turn back or do not attempt the track.
First published on 7 June 2024. Last reviewed on 2 July 2025.
Thompson Creek (N1301968, E5142768) has steep access into a fast-flowing river. The location of this creek is between Blowfly and Māori Saddle Huts, approximately 2 hours from Blowfly Hut.
Heavy rain events may change the level of access into the river, so always make your own assessment before attempting the river crossing.
Extreme caution is required. If you are unsure – turn back or do not attempt the track.
First published on 7 June 2024. Last reviewed on 2 July 2025.
Māori Saddle hut
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
Historic Haast to Paringa Cattle Track washout - caution required
Thompson Creek (N1301968, E5142768) has steep access into a fast-flowing river. The location of this creek is between Blowfly and Māori Saddle Huts, approximately 2 hours from Blowfly Hut.
Heavy rain events may change the level of access into the river, so always make your own assessment before attempting the river crossing.
Extreme caution is required. If you are unsure – turn back or do not attempt the track.
First published on 7 June 2024. Last reviewed on 2 July 2025.
Thompson Creek (N1301968, E5142768) has steep access into a fast-flowing river. The location of this creek is between Blowfly and Māori Saddle Huts, approximately 2 hours from Blowfly Hut.
Heavy rain events may change the level of access into the river, so always make your own assessment before attempting the river crossing.
Extreme caution is required. If you are unsure – turn back or do not attempt the track.
First published on 7 June 2024. Last reviewed on 2 July 2025.
Mataketake hut
Coppermine Creek Hut is a Standard hut, located at -43.823, 169.168. There are 8 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Coppermine Creek Hut alert
Predator control for Abbey Rocks
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 19-21 May 2025.
Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area is open to the public with warning signs in place at key entrances.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It’s not safe to hunt for food and/or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again.
First published on 30 April 2025. Last reviewed on 1 September 2025.
Historic Haast to Paringa Cattle Track washout - caution required
Thompson Creek (N1301968, E5142768) has steep access into a fast-flowing river. The location of this creek is between Blowfly and Māori Saddle Huts, approximately 2 hours from Blowfly Hut.
Heavy rain events may change the level of access into the river, so always make your own assessment before attempting the river crossing.
Extreme caution is required. If you are unsure – turn back or do not attempt the track.
First published on 7 June 2024. Last reviewed on 2 July 2025.
Thompson Creek (N1301968, E5142768) has steep access into a fast-flowing river. The location of this creek is between Blowfly and Māori Saddle Huts, approximately 2 hours from Blowfly Hut.
Heavy rain events may change the level of access into the river, so always make your own assessment before attempting the river crossing.
Extreme caution is required. If you are unsure – turn back or do not attempt the track.
First published on 7 June 2024. Last reviewed on 2 July 2025.
Coppermine Creek hut
