This walk goes from the shoreline to the clifftops. You'll get to see remarkable views up and down the coast and to off-shore islands. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail. Fitness required: Moderate ...

A major assessment released by DOC shows many of New Zealand’s native plants and animals are in for a rough time as climate change impacts increase. The assessment looked at 1145 species of birds, ...

Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara is set to become New Zealand’s first predator-free city, as the Government steps up the next phase of Predator Free 2050, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. As part ...

DOC is adding more huts and campsites to its booking system this summer to help manage crowding, give visitors more certainty for their trips, and support the ongoing care of these special places. A ...

The next steps in an ambitious plan to eliminate all pests from Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park will begin later this month. Led by Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP), on behalf of Te Manahuna Aoraki ...

Research from a predator control operation on Rakiura/Stewart Island to protect pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel from extinction has provided valuable insights into the impact of 1080 bait on the ...

A little penguin/kororā with one foot has become a regular visitor to Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, causing a growing interest amongst Aucklanders. Nikki Grist, a Department of Conservation (DOC) Ranger ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. This is part of the Kepler Track (a Great Walk). From the Kepler Track carpark, the track follows the terraces of the Waiau River along the Kepler Track ...

Enjoy panoramic views over mountains and alpine lakes on this half-day walk off Milford Road on the Routeburn Track - it's suitable families with children. This walk offers spectacular views of ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. The track starts from Corcoran Road car park and follows a formed track up steps. Nearer the top, the formed track ends and a tramping track leads up ...

Get a permit to drive your vehicle and trailer on the Wilmot Pass Road to Doubtful Sound/Patea, where you can launch your boat. Wilmot Pass Road provides vehicle access to Doubtful Sound/Patea. The ...

The 2024 Taupō Fishery Anglers Notice contains rules which all anglers must comply with. The Taupō Fishery Regulations also contain some additional legal requirements relating to the Taupō Fishery.