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 ...

Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected walks. Standard Bookings required 90 ...

Items in your luggage, household move, or online shopping cart may contain CITES species. These require permits to be brought into or taken out of New Zealand. Check ahead of time to make sure you won ...

Nature is in trouble, but we are working hard to protect our native species from their threats. Pressure on our nature comes from several places, like climate change effects on land and sea, ...

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.

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 ...

The track is closed to hunters every year from 1 August to 31 October for the lambing season. Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land ...

Kapara Conservation Area along with Ahoroa and Moeawatea Scenic Reserves lie within the Waitotara and Whenuakura River catchments. Goats and pigs are found here. A permit is required to hunt on public ...

In 1946 Pureora Forest was one of the last native forests to be opened up for logging. Choose one of the walking and mountain biking tracks within the park and discover historic relics while enjoying ...

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.

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

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