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Milford Road (SH94) is currently caution per NZTA Waka Kotahi. The Crown Range (Queenstown to Wānaka) is chains required. Queenstown today: heavy drizzle, high 9°C / low 1°C. Updated NZT.
Heavy Drizzle
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🟡 Caution
💡 Road works, weather, or minor hazards are active on Milford Road. Allow extra time and check conditions before setting out.
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🔶 Chains Required
Queenstown ⇄ Wānaka · 1,121 m summit
💡 Snow or ice reported — fit chains when signposted (QLDC enforces this). If unsure, take SH6 via Cromwell instead (~45 min longer).
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