Kohaihai - swing bridge
Image:
Laura Honey
| Creative Commons
Heaphy Track recovery work
Introduction
In February 2022 severe storms damaged bridges and sections of track on the Heaphy Track Great Walk. A section of the track between the Lewis Shelter and Heaphy Hut remains closed.All the Heaphy Track huts are open and bookable, however, which means there are great options for return trips from either the Golden Bay or Karamea end. Book the Heaphy Track.
It’s also possible to book a helicopter transfer over the closed section of the track so walkers can complete the track from end-to-end.
DOC is working to fix the damage to the bridges as quickly as possible so the Heaphy Track can fully reopen.
Repair update newsletter
Updates on the progress of repairs can be found in our regular newsletter. To subscribe use the subscription button at the end of the most recent newsletter.
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #13 4 August 2023
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #12 29 May 2023
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #11 30 March 2023
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #10 19 December 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #9 17 October 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #8 25 August 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #7 8 July 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #6 30 May 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #5 3 May 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #4 8 April 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #3 (PDF, 571K) 23 March 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #2 (PDF, 417K) 9 March 2022
- Heaphy Track Repair Update #1 (PDF, 700K) 3 March 2022
Media releases
- Heaphy Bridge salvage starting – 4 March 2022
- Heaphy Track damage update – 22 February 2022
- Partial closure of Heaphy Track extended – 10 February 2022
- Severe storm damage to Heaphy Track – 9 February 2022
