Storm damage closes parts of Abel Tasman and Kahurangi tracks

Monday 14 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 4:21pm

In this story Department of Conservation

Flooding and slips in the Tasman district have cut off access to Kahurangi National Park and closed sections of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. The Department of Conservation is advising people to delay trips, noting that some access points may remain closed for some time.

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1. RNZMon 14 Jul 2025, 7:45pm

   DOC closes access to parks and tracks following Tasman storm (opens in new tab)

   • Tasman deluge cuts off access points to national park (opens in new tab) Tue 15 Jul 2025, 4:21pm
2. The PressMon 14 Jul 2025, 8:03pm

   Storms block national park access (opens in new tab)