Urquhart's Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.034, 171.317. There are 6 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Urquhart's Hut alert
Predator control for Wilberforce Mathias
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 9 October 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.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 1 September 2026. Last reviewed on 5 October 2026.
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 9 October 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.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
Park Morpeth Memorial Hut is a Serviced Alpine hut, located at -42.972, 171.342. There are 6 bunks with mattresses, lighting, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Park Morpeth Memorial Hut alert
Predator control for Wilberforce Mathias
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 9 October 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.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 1 September 2026. Last reviewed on 5 October 2026.
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 9 October 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.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
