Base yourself at one of the beachside campsites and enjoy fishing, swimming, surfing or several walks. A lodge is available to community groups. Follow SH1 to Tuamarina (9 km north of Blenheim or 20 ...

The visitor centre is located in Whakapapa Village, the main gateway into the park. It is New Zealand’s first national park and a UNESCO dual World Heritage Area recognised for its natural and ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From the car park by the main highway follow an easy access track to the site. From here a network of unmarked but worn tracks go up and around ...

This walk starts at the picnic area near the lake. At the picnic area an information panel and a small carved wooden canoe reveal the livelihood of an early resident of the area. The track proceeds ...

The track climbs steadily to the top of Tokatoka, a very distinctive landmark in the Kaipara district. Note, there is a particularly steep 20 m section near the top. From the top, the 360-degree views ...

Takahē exist in growing numbers in large areas of their former natural range as a functioning element of natural ecosystems, and are treasured as a national icon. Four goals guide the conservation of ...

The track to Donnelly Flat passes through some of the best mixed podocarp/broadleaf forest in the Tararua Range - this short, easy walk with a picnic area and stream on route is an great option for ...

Learn how to plan and plant a garden to attract native birds. Motukārara Conservation Nursery grows exclusively Canterbury native plants. We would love to grow your plants. Get in touch with us with ...

There is a donation box in the hut. Donations help pay for the maintenance done by NZDA. This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, ...

The Department of Conservation is the government agency responsible for the conservation of New Zealand’s natural biodiversity and historic heritage. DOC seeks to improve the state of biodiversity by ...

One of the biggest challenges of dealing with wilding conifers is often the remote and mountainous terrain in which they grow. To cover a large area of scattered trees efficiently, helicopters are ...

The southernmost point of historic Polynesian voyages found to date is on Enderby Island - over 460km south of mainland New Zealand. In 1997 Atholl Anderson of Australian National University and ...