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Latest updates for the trail sections, closures and detours.

Latest trail information

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General information

No new information at this time.

Section 1: Aoraki/Mt Cook to Braemar Road

AORAKI / MOUNT COOK WEATHER

Rotten Tommy Section is washed out due to recent weather events. This section of the trail is rideable but kindly proceed with caution.

Section 2: Braemar Road to Twizel

PUKAKI WEATHER

No new information at this time.

Alt Route: Lake Takapō to Twizel

Takapō WEATHER

No new information at this time.

Section 3: Twizel to Lake Ōhau Lodge

TWIZEL WEATHER

No new information at this time.

Section 4: Lake Ōhau Lodge to Ōmarama

LAKE ŌHAU WEATHER

No new information at this time.

Section 5: Ōmarama to Otematata

Ōmarama WEATHER

No new information at this time.

Section 6: Otematata to Kurow

OTEMATATA WEATHER

Meridian is completing maintenance on the Aviemore dam structure and would like to advise that the Aviemore Dam road will be closed to all motorised, pedal power and walking traffic on the following days and times:

  • 17/12/2024 from 08:30 to 16:00 · 18/12/2024 from 08:30 to 16:00
  • Postponement day to allow for poor weather- 19/12/2024 from 08:30 to 16:00

Section 7: Kurow to Duntroon

KUROW WEATHER

Due to recent weather the Waitaki River has shifted toward the trail between Otiake River and Otekaieke River, causing a short stretch to become sodden. We are working on a solution but in the meantime you may need to walk your bikes through.

Section 8: Duntroon to Ōamaru

DUNTROON WEATHER

Ōamaru WEATHER

Please be advised that Aviemore Irrigation is doing some work to repair the creek banks at the west entrance of Oamaru Public Gardens, which have been affected by increased erosion from recent rains. Please follow all onsite instructions for alternative A2O routes.

Report an accident or incident

If you have an accident, incident or near miss to report, please fill out the A2O Incident Reporting form. 

If we don't know about it we cannot act upon it. Please fill out the form as fully as possible, including all contact details so we can check everyone is OK.