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Holdsworth area
Holdsworth Campsite
At the eastern park entrance beneath the Tararua Ranges. Enjoy walks, fishing and swimming nearby. There are also grassed areas for sports.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
150
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Holdsworth Campsite
Road into Holdsworth Campsite storm damaged
The road into Holdsworth Campsite has been damaged by recent weather events. Take care when entering Holdsworth Campsite. First published on 30 September 2026.
Predator control Tararua Forest Park
DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter near this area on 11 and 23 March and 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . View the distribution map (PDF, 2749K) . View the pesticide summary map First published on 3 March 2026. Last reviewed on 21 May 2026.
Atiwhakatu Track active slip
There is an active slip on this track. The slip impacts access to Atiwhakatu Hut, and Jumbo Hut if accessing Jumbo Hut via Atiwhakatu Track. Avoid this area during heavy rain. View a map showing location of slip (JPEG, 108K) First published on 23 October 2025. Last reviewed on 4 August 2026.
Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.
Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.
Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.
Lower Waiohine Track slip
There is a large slip on the Lower Waiohine Track. The only access past the slip to Totara Flats Hut now requires walking upstream on the riverbank. This shouldn’t be attempted during or after heavy rainfall or when the river flow is high. There is no longer access to pass above the slip. Check the weather forecast before you go. Trampers should take extra care and look for hazards such as rockfall when travelling this section. First published on 29 November 2024. Last reviewed on 22 July 2026.
Predator control for Southern Tararuas
DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter in this area on 11 and 23 March 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . View the distribution map (PDF, 2749K) . View the pesticide summary map First published on 3 March 2026. Last reviewed on 21 May 2026.
Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.
Atiwhakatu Track active slip
There is an active slip on this track. The slip impacts access to Atiwhakatu Hut, and Jumbo Hut if accessing Jumbo Hut via Atiwhakatu Track. Avoid this area during heavy rain. View a map showing location of slip (JPEG, 108K) First published on 23 October 2025. Last reviewed on 4 August 2026.
Predator control for part of Tararua Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 2 May 2026. Last reviewed on 3 June 2026.
Tararua Forest Park forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
11 October 2026
Showers, clearing in the afternoon, but cloud and drizzle remaining about western slopes.
12 October 2026
Fine, apart from morning drizzle. A few showers at night.