Chilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warnings
Tracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.
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Waipā District Council offices, facilities closed
DOC offices, tracks, huts, campsites and visitor centres closed across North Island.
Cathedral Cove closed due to an ongoing landslip and rockfall risk
The recent weather caused Cathedral Cove, walking tracks and camping sites to close.
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Popular Waitomo nature walk closed due to erosion
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