People are also asked to avoid any boating activity on the lakes, and the jetties at Lake Wanaka have been closed. Vehicles were driving through flood water on the street causing "wave action" which could result in damage to properties QLDC said. Mr Andrews said all indications were Lake Wanaka would reach a peak of 280.5m by tomorrow. State Highway closuresWest CoastSH6 Haast to Makarora (Haast Pass) - ROAD CLOSED - Fallen Tree/s Across Highway - Fallen trees, surface flooding and slips along the highway. OtagoSH6 Haast to Makarora (Haast Pass) - ROAD CLOSED - Fallen Tree/s Across Highway - Fallen trees, surface flooding and slips along the highway.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 04, 2019 21:00 UTC