Marine reserves are special places to be enjoyed by everyone. They offer the chance to see rare and abundant sea creatures and environments. Walking, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving are just ...

Continue around Lake Dispute, through a low saddle then follow the fence line to Moke Lake, where you can take either the left or right fork to the car park and campsites at Moke Lake’s far end. The ...

Farewell Spit, at the tip of the South Island, is New Zealand’s longest sand spit. Take a guided tour of this internationally-renowned bird sanctuary or explore Pūponga Farm Park.

Some species such as whitebait are migratory, moving between fresh and sea water environments to complete their lifecycles. Non-migratory species such as mudfish spend their entire life in freshwater.

This easy-to-read guide includes identification photos, information on breeding habits, risk status and land and at-sea threats to the birds. This is a companion to the publication A fisher’s guide: ...

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 through red and mountain beech forest to ...

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 ...

Lake Brunner is a great area to get out and explore with recreational activities such as boating, walking, and fishing. Visit Jack's Mill School where the miniature bungalow was designed, built and ...

Tonga Island Marine Reserve is renowned for its golden sand beaches, intimate coves, and excellent summer weather. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, and kayaking along the coast of the Abel Tasman National ...

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

This track, from Albert Town to Luggate, follows along the river bank offering views of the Clutha’s emerald-green water with the odd trout lurking in its shadows. Joggers, cyclists and walkers will ...

Aotea Conservation Park has the only multi-day wilderness walk in the Auckland region, boasting two DOC huts and numerous campsites. The Aotea Conservation Park on Great Barrier Island/Aotea spreads ...