CURRENT ALERTS
ALL DOC FACILITIES CLOSED! Limited facilities in Arthur's Pass Village.
COVID-19 RESPONSE: ALL DOC campsites, huts, tracks, great walks, and visitor centres are now closed throughout New Zealand. HUNTING, FISHING, TRAMPING ETC IS NOT PERMITTED! No one is to use campsites or any hut for self-isolation or "lock-down"! Where ever you find yourself NOW (midnight 25th March), is where you MUST live for the NEXT 4 WEEKS+!
Only limited facilities / resources will be available in Arthur's Pass Village after midnight Wednesday 25th March.
Otira Flood Track
The "Otira flood track" from the Taramakau to the Deception River (Morrison foot-bridge) is basically unmaintained, it has landslide area, fallen trees, and can be overgrown in parts, if the Otira River is high it is also dangerous to traverse - again absolute care and good decision making is essential!
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Lake Kaurapataka
TIME : 1-2 days
FEATURES : Rainforest, lake with huge (protected) eels, river flats, camping
MAP : NZTopo50: Moana BU20 (NZMS260: Otira K33)
HOW HARD IS IT?
You must cross the Otira River. Even when this river is low it helps to cross it with a friend. The rest of the trip is quite straightforward, though you need a map, as most of the route up the Taramakau River is trackless.
A side trip (one day) to the hot springs in the Otehake River could be taken from the lake.
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Start at Aickens, 15 km west of Otira. Coast to Coast Bus from Arthur's Pass (10.30am), Pvt Car or Hitch.
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 So you have an enjoyable and safe time during your visit to Arthur's Pass National Park follow these 5 simple rules...
1. PLAN YOUR TRIP
Seek local knowledge and plan the route you will take and the amount of time you can reasonably expect it to take.
2. TELL SOMEONE
Tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. Visit the AdventureSmart Website to file an intentions form with someone you trust!
3. BE AWARE OF THE WEATHER
New Zealand's weather can be highly unpredictable. Check the forecast and expect weather changes. Check out the Arthur's Pass Weather Forecast here.
4. KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Challenge yourself within your physical limits and experience. Learn safe ways of rescuing others without putting yourself in danger.
5. TAKE SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES
Make sure you have enough food, clothing, equipment and emergency rations for the worst-case scenario. Take an appropriate means of communication.
For more information, visit www.adventuresmart.org.nz/land-adventures
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