Whitebait species inanga/atutahi in the Whanganui River have more space to spawn thanks to restoration at Te Ao Hou marae and ...

DOC has released its visitor activity insights report from the 2023/24 peak summer season, showing international visitor ...

The reserves will be closed on a staggered schedule to minimise disruption. Kōhī Point Reserve will be closed on Monday 22 July, Mokorua Bush Scenic Reserve on Tuesday 23 July, and Ōhope Scenic ...

DOC Central Otago Operations Manager Nicola Holmes says after in-depth engineering, geotechnical, and design assessments, ...

A rāhui has been placed on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu above 2,000 m until Tuesday 2 July at 6 am. On Saturday 29 June ...

Efforts to remove a rat from pest-free Motutapu have been stepped up as nesting season draws closer for several species. The ...

DOC Operations Director Eastern North Island Jade King-Hazel says a reduction in services would support the completion of ...

Contact a DOC visitor centre for advice on your visit to New Zealand's conservation areas. We have DOC visitor centres nationwide, staffed by DOC rangers with local knowledge about conservation places ...

Moonlight Tops Hut provides spectacular views across the Punakaiki River headwaters to the Pike Stream escarpment and north across the Paparoa National Park. A hut ranger is based at the hut in the ...

This is a 20-bunk Great Walk hut on the Paparoa Track. Perched high above the ancient native bush, Pororari Hut boasts stunning 360 degree views including the Lone Hand and out to the Tasman sea. A ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. After taking in the sights of the two craters on the Crater Lake Walk, continue north and upwards through regenerating native vegetation and past the ...

Sailing, boating and sea kayaking allows you to access some of the sheltered coves that the track bypasses. Tours and rentals can be arranged locally. If planning to stop at Adele and Fisherman ...