Thread: Kaimanawas - Umakarikari Track

Greetings. Anyone know if the Umukarikari Track up and over to the Waipakahi River is currently open, after the Cyclone?

Originally Posted by Copelli

Greetings. Anyone know if the Umukarikari Track up and over to the Waipakahi River is currently open, after the Cyclone?

Nothing on the DoC website to say it isn't.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-re...rikari-tracks/

Not sure I'd entirely rely on the DoC website. It hasn't been updated to note the damage on the Kaipo track .....

Even if there was windfall / storm damage its a pretty easy track in most places so should be able to just detour around the bush.

Originally Posted by Maxx

Not sure I'd entirely rely on the DoC website. It hasn't been updated to note the damage on the Kaipo track .....

Just curious what sort of damage on the Kaipo track ?

They were chasing volunteers for chainsaw work about a week ago.

Originally Posted by johnv308

Just curious what sort of damage on the Kaipo track ?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1683...16001148624959

Originally Posted by PillowDribbler

They were chasing volunteers for chainsaw work about a week ago.

Yeah, but they want a whole bunch of NZQA credits for those wielding chainsaws. Bushmen with 40 years chainsaw experience but no tickets... ???

Originally Posted by johnv308

Just curious what sort of damage on the Kaipo track ?

Was up there last week. Doable with a bit of detouring through the bush now and then. Worst case is you drop down and walk down the river. A nice gentle river to wander down until you hit the tussock.