The Department of Conservation says the slip has made the Rees-Dart Track circuit impassable for trampers. Photo: DocA popular southern tramping track is closed indefinitely after a large slip affected the route. The Department of Conservation (Doc) has advised of the slip on the Dart Track, which is often done as a circuit with the Rees Track. Doc said the slip, in the Dart Valley between Daleys Flat Hut and Chinamans Bluff, had made the Rees-Dart circuit "impassable" for trampers. "Rangers have assessed the slip and the Dart Track is closed indefinitely."

Source: Otago Daily Times January 13, 2026 10:10 UTC