From 15 May 2025, Thompson's Track will be closed to all vehicles. This is for the safety of users and to minimise environmental impact over the winter months. The track will reopen to vehicles in late October or early November this year depending on conditions. Throughout the closure, the track will remain available for those not using vehicles, like pedestrians.
7 July 2025 Horseman's Track - Horseman's Track has reopened.
10.1 Activities Involving Scheduled Items and Natural Resources
Activities involving scheduled natural environment resources shall comply with the following:
- 10 days notice in writing shall be given to the Council of any proposed work, redecoration, repair or alteration to any scheduled work, or any work in the Te Aroha Character Conservation Area, to determine the environmental effects of the proposed work.
| Objectives/Policies | ||
| 3.1.2.1 | O1 | P1 |
| 3.1.2.2 | O1 | P1, P2, P3, P4 |
| 3.1.2.3 | O1 | P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 |
