What freedom camping is Freedom camping is defined by the Freedom Camping Act 2011 as camping in a location that is not a designated campground and is: within 200m of an area accessible by motor ...

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 ...

Where to hunt tahr Tahr often graze at high altitudes on alpine grasslands and sub-alpine shrublands. This includes on public conservation land, private land, and Crown pastoral leases. Their feral ...

Luxuriant coastal forest, limestone cliffs and canyons, caves and underground streams, and an absolutely spectacular coastline, are all packed into one national park. The bizarre ‘pancake-stack’ ...

Riverbed birds nest from early September through to late January and need your special consideration during this period. The endangered black stilt/kakī can start to establish breeding territories as ...

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

Travel south from Te Kuiti on SH3 until you reach Piopio and turn right onto Kaka St. After 1 km turn left into Mangaotaki Rd and follow this for 8 km. The car park and track entrance is on the left, ...

Of significant historic and cultural importance, pest-free Urupukapuka Island is also a great place to relax or for water sports at one of the many beaches.

From the boat ramp the walkway crosses open farmland towards Mt Davidson. It then follows the pipeline route along the ridge tops before descending to the Wai Pingao Stream. A section of the track ...

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 ...

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000 metres including New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook.