Some of our back country roads have been closed for the winter and will reopen from Monday 30 September 2024:
-Lake Onslow Road from Paerau/Styx to the boundary gate at Lake Onslow
-Old Dunstan Road from Paerau Road to Dunedin City Council boundary
-Nevis Road from Commissioners Creek to the Southland District Council boundary
-Bridge Huts Road from Bridge 185
-Upper Manorburn Dam Road from the intersection with Aston Road.
Please be advised that after recent heavy rains the tracks are strictly experienced 4WD-access only (pictured, Nevis Road conditions).
Our maintenance crews are out carrying out repairs where required and will be on the roads for the next week until finished. River levels are also running high and may affect access in some circumstances. Please be respectful of neighbouring properties and stick to CODC tracks.
NOTE:
The following roads are still closed (from 4 June 2024) until Labour Weekend (29 October 2024):
Old Dunstan Road from Linnburn Road to Poolburn Dam
Poolburn Dam is accessible from Poolburn.