With kiwi numbers in Whanganui National Park and surrounding areas projected to grow by 1000 over the next few years, DOC is ...

The mother of the juvenile pakake/sea lion recently found shot in Catlins Estuary has also been killed by someone using a ...

A values-led approach to management for three Whakatāne reserves has been set out in the draft revision of the Tapatoru ā Toi ...

Picnic Gully Track – Closed – undermined structures and full washout of track sections.

Enjoy high altitude walks in the Remarkables. It's an extremely steep, rugged mountain range that extends to 2,234 m and is a prominent part of the quintessential Queenstown landscape. The area ...

Visit the visitor centre in the centre of Queenstown to find out about day and multi-day walks, camping and biking in the area. Get local outdoor knowledge on Queenstown and nearby Glenorchy, ...

Tautuku is a spectacular, forest-fringed bay that sweeps round to an impressive headland. The walk to the bay suits all ages. The walk is suitable for buggies from the carpark to the beach. It is not ...

Kapiti Island is a tranquil island bird sanctuary and one of New Zealand’s most accessible nature reserves. It's a unique visitor experience in a predator-free paradise. Access is by approved tour ...

This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region. Mangatoetoe Hut was built by the New Zealand Forest Service in 1978. The building was originally going to be a shelter at Te Kopi, but due to ...

The Department of Conservation is urging people in Otago and Southland to be careful this weekend as the current red alert ...

Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. From Wooded Gully Picnic Area, follow Wooded Gully Track until you reach the saddle at the head of the valley. Turn left and follow Ridge ...

This is a basic 2-bunk hut in the Nelson Lakes area. This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS.