Bookings are open for the 2025/26 season. The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections may be steep and rough and the track could be muddy. There is one compulsory tidal crossing – check ...

Lower Tongariro River The long, slow flowing pools of the lower river provide ideal habitat for very large brown trout. These trophy-sized fish present a fantastic challenge for anglers, particularly ...

Check which access roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. Check for alerts about temporary changes that may affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip into Mount Richmond Forest Park.

This well-graded forest path follows a section of the old Bridle Track, the first link between Otago and Westland. We recommend walkers use two vehicles (one at each end) or walk back the same way.

Of course, the land and its natural resources cannot act or speak as a person. Instead, Te Urewera is spoken for and governed by a board of humans, some appointed by the Crown, some by the trustees of ...

Royalcam is viewing the female chick of RLK (now A85) and GLG at Signal Station Trig. The egg was laid on 11 of November 2024 and hatched on 28 January 2025. Join the Royal Cam discussion at the end ...

Stay safe in the outdoors Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts. Pack warm clothes and extra ...

Kākāpō Recovery combines the efforts of iwi, rangers, volunteers, scientists and supporters to protect the critically endangered kākāpō.

80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand). About 10–15% of the total land area of New Zealand is covered with native flora, from tall kauri and kohekohe ...

Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 300 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.

Combination 3 Objective 04: Improved systems for knowledge, science, data & innovation inform our workNo associated dataApplies to all environmental domainsNo associated central and regional ...

About the reports Conservation value reports were prepared by DOC technical teams, with information about Ngāi Tahu values and interests provided directly by the Mana Whenua Panel. The reports have ...