New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Association Inc.

This Council is helpful to four wheeling so please all vehicles stay off Thompsons Track until further notice.

Due to the recent bad weather, Thompsons Track is in a bad state. Trees
down(which have mostly been cleared) and several large slips which from all
accounts are only passable with Competition trucks. We are asking people to
stay off the track until we can get it tidied up a bit once the weather comes
right. Shinnies are definitely a no go on Thompsons at the moment.

If any one wants to contact me regarding Thompsons Track they can at this
email address MVanB@mpdc.govt.nz or on 0274993427

 Press release 18-8-08

Thompson’s Track

 

The large amount of rainfall over the past month that has taken its toll around the district, has also had a major effect on the condition of Thompsons Track. The District Council reports that there have been several slips and trees down across the well used and popular 4WD and motorbike track on the Kaimai Ranges.

 

Despite signage at the start of the track clearly stating the track condition, many ill-equipped people in 4WD vehicles are attempting the track. The District Council asks that anyone considering using the track doesn’t until the weather improves and the track has a chance to dry out.

 

If use does not dramatically decrease, the District Council will have no choice but to close the track to all users for the next 3 months. We do not want to do this, but unfortunately a few people who think that because they have a 4WD vehicle that can negotiate the track, they are putting themselves at risk, says the District Council. The cost to recover a broken down or bogged vehicle from the track, starts at around $400.

 

Anyone wanting an update on the condition of Thompson’s Track should contact the Matamata Piako District Council.