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Trail Status Updates
The latest trail status updates for Mountains to Sea - Ngā Ara Tūhono Trails, and other bike rides in the Ruapehu and Whanganui regions.
Welcome to a special part of the world full of stunning adventures. Do take care and follow our be prepared information and our Frequently Asked Questions
Scroll down to check status for each trail section.
Most sections of Mountains to Sea remain open all year but please make safe sensible decisions when weather forecasts are extremely wet. Papa country can be a challenge - discover more information here.
Trail Sections Updates - Details
Kaiwhakauka - OPEN
Fishers Track - Open
Te Hangāruru - Open
Whanganui River Road - warning
Upokongaro - Tasman Sea - damage - alternate route
Mountain to Sea Connector (Open)
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Report a Trail HazardSee something that's not right? Let us know so we can fix it.
🟠 Upokongaro Bridge Storm Damage
Updated: 26 Feb 2026
Upokongaro Bridge
The on-ramp has been severely damaged.
We are assessing the site and will advise on alternatives as soon as possible.
At present, the only option is via SH4 — stay left and stay visible.
At This Stage we are not aware of further damage across the network.
Please:
Check the Trail Status page before travelling
Contact local operators if unsure
Ride and walk conservatively
Respect closures and temporary safety measures
Kia tūpato — stay safe and smart out there. 🌿🚴♀️🚶♂️
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🟢 OPEN | Mangapurua Track Update 🌿
The Mangapurua Track is currently OPEN and passable.
Bridge to Nowhere – Essential Maintenance Works #Mangapurua
Our much-loved Bridge to Nowhere is now 90 years old. As one of the most iconic historic structures on the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride, it requires regular care to ensure it remains safe, strong, and preserved as an important historic place.
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is leading essential maintenance and repair works on the bridge structure, beginning 16 March and running for approximately 10 days.
What this means for access?
Limited access for cyclists and walkers will be available between 11:30am and 2:00pm daily for scheduled pickups to minimise disruption to works.
The bridge itself will be closed during working hours for health and safety reasons while works are underway.
The Mangapurua Track will remain open up to the Bridge; however, access onto the bridge will be controlled while maintenance is taking place.
We have worked together with DOC and contractors to ensure the bridge remains accessible at key times for riders and walkers, particularly those meeting jet boat connections. We appreciate everyone’s patience while this historic taonga receives the care it needs. These works will help ensure the Bridge to Nowhere continues to be a safe and special part of the Mangapurua experience for many years to come.
Morgans Bluff - between the Bridge to Nowhere and the Landing
A short section of the track remains narrower than normal due to recent slip activity. Visitors should take extra care when travelling through this area.
Orange mesh in place marks areas of trail damage only. It is a warning indicator, not a safety fence.
Cyclists are required to dismount through the affected section, as signposted (this is standard practice for this part of the trail).
Conditions will continue to be monitored. All visitors and operators are asked to report any observed changes in the slip or rockfall area so further assessment or remedial action can be undertaken if required.
Work is continuing on a longer-term resilience strategy for this location. In the meantime, we’re pleased to confirm the trail is open and welcoming visitors through this special part of the Mangapurua for the summer season.
Please take care — kia tūpato — and enjoy your journey. (26/02/2026)
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🚨 Heads-up for Jan 2027 Whanganui River Access Update 🛶
If you're planning your 2027 ride, please note a temporary closure on the Whanganui River due to Tira Hoe Waka – a sacred annual journey led by iwi of the river. Dates to be advised likely Sun 10th and Monday 11th Jan.
🗓️ No jetboat or river access between Mangapurua Landing and Pipiriki. This customary event is protected under the Te Awa Tupua Settlement Act, and the river is reserved exclusively for the waka and support crews during this time.
👉 Riders will need to use the alternative route via the Ruatiti Valley and follow the Waipuna Cycleway Connector Ride back to Pipiriki. This detour ensures you remain on course while respecting this important kaupapa.
✅ Please plan ahead and allow extra time.
Thanks for your understanding and support of this culturally significant journey.
Please note the weather in the Mangapurua Valley may differ from this.
This link may give a more accurate forecast. Yr.No - Mangapurura
Fishers Track | OPEN
The team have worked hard to upgrade the slippery sections of the trail, and widen and resurface the bottom section closer to Retaruke (along with undertaking water controls). It's now riding sweet!
Enjoy the new trail surface and don't forget to book your return shuttle with Megan and the Dempseys team!
Te Hangāruru | Stage One Open
OPEN between Horopito and Pōkākā Road
The trail is now open as a through ride between Horopito and Pōkākā Rd. It may be ridden in either direction (or ride both ways!).
Shuttles are available to either end - check out our official partners. Parking extremely limited at the Northern end
The new section is fresh but riding well ... Next stop, the Last Spike! Funding for this has been announced and we are planning on having this open for Autumn 2026.
The first section of the trail, a loop is open. The top section of this loop up to and including the 19m bridge is complete to the end of the old Bennett and Punch Bush Tramway. It is an out and back at the top, making a nice loop trail using the return loop.
Please follow all signs.
Stage II up to and including MUAC, Tūroa has been planned with permissions applied for. Funding has been secured and planning for construction is underway.
Ohakune Old Coach Road is one of our most beloved historic trails, renowned for its original cobbled sections and rich heritage. Over time, those iconic sett stones became more pronounced, and general wear and tear meant some parts of the trail were less smooth and flowing than ideal.
Thanks to the work of the Department of Conservation and Dodge Contracting, significant surface upgrades have now been completed — and the trail is riding like a dream! This work included oversurfacing the cobbles to protect them from further damage, while also creating a smoother rolling surface. The result? Riders, runners, and walkers can now focus on the ngahere and the stunning views around them, rather than navigating every bump.
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