Trail recovery updates

Following the recent rain event, which caused significant damage across the trail network, all trails were closed for safety. This page tracks where things stand section by section, and we’ll post updates here as repair work progresses. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

4

open

5

closed — work required

next working bee

Saturday 25 July, 9:00am — Hāpuku trail

Meet at the parking lot at the top end of the trail, by the irrigation pond off Grange Rd. Bring a helmet, hearing and eye protection, decent footwear, and snacks. No power tools — hand tools only.

trail status · updated 17 Jul 2026

main loop

Kaikōura to Kōwhai mouthopen
Kōwhai trailclosed — work required
Kōwhai to Hāpukuclosed — work required
Hāpuku trailclosed — work required
Middle Creek to Hāpukuclosed — work required
Kaikōura to Middle Creek (beach front)open

spur trails

Bellbird trail (Postmans to Mt Fyffe)closed — work required
Kaiterau trailopen

Latest updates


Hāpuku trail update — rebuild plan underway

Club president John Simpson reports on the Hāpuku river track review, LiDAR-guided rebuild planning, and what’s next for the trail.