Department of Conservation staff work on a new section of the Motatapu Track. PHOTOS: DOCA section of a spectacular high country walking track near Wānaka and Arrowtown has been rerouted to avoid a large, slow-moving slip, the Department of Conservation says. "We’ve been monitoring the slow-moving slip for a number of years," Ms Sklenar said. A section of the Motatapu Track has been re-routed to avoid a large, slow-moving slip (pictured). The track was part of Te Araroa Trail and popular with hikers and trail runners, she said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 27, 2026 20:14 UTC