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Molesworth Access via Acheron Road

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During summer, the Acheron Road is open 7am - 7pm from Labour weekend Saturday to Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April (whichever is the later date), The road may be closed without warning due to weather conditions or fire danger.

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Awatere Valley Road logging trucks

There are logging trucks using Awatere Valley Road on the way to the Molesworth Station/ Acheron Road.

Drive with caution.

First published on 2 October 2024. Last reviewed on 13 January 2025.

Wilding conifer control operation for Molesworth Recreation Reserve

Wilding conifer control continues in Molesworth using a combination of aerial and ground methods.

Ground control work will be happening in the true right of the Saxton, upstream of Saxton Hut. Ground work will commence in October 2024 and will continue until December 2024.

Aerial Basal Bark Application (ABBA) using helicopters will commence in September 2024 and continue until March 2025. A map showing where helicopters may be operating can be seen on the attached map (JPG, 544K).

The work will be weather dependent, with crews coming and going as weather windows allow.

First published on 13 September 2024. Last reviewed on 17 December 2024.

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Information correct as at: 19 March 2025