Unknown Stream Hut
Unknown Stream Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.066, 171.273. There are 4 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Unknown Stream Hut alert
Predator control for Wilberforce Mathias
We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 14 September 2026 depending on the weather.
The Rangitata-Rakaia headwaters conservation Area, Central southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o to Moana Wilberforce Conservation Area, Rakaia Forest Conservation Area and Craigeburn Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk the Three Passes Route on the day/s of the operation.
For more information see the Operation factsheet (PDF, 1,200K).
See the Pesticide Summary Map for the operation area. DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 1 September 2026.We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 14 September 2026 depending on the weather.
The Rangitata-Rakaia headwaters conservation Area, Central southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o to Moana Wilberforce Conservation Area, Rakaia Forest Conservation Area and Craigeburn Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk the Three Passes Route on the day/s of the operation.
For more information see the Operation factsheet (PDF, 1,200K).
See the Pesticide Summary Map for the operation area. DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 1 September 2026.