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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tramp up to the summit of Mt Tamahunga through regenerating native forest. This track is part of Te Araroa - The Long Pathway. Tramp up to the summit of Mt Tamahunga through regenerating native forest ...

This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills. If you plan to cross ...

The track makes its way easily upwards to a viewing platform through a series of limestone blocks, some sculpted into wonderful shapes by water. The tentacle-like roots of northern rātā trees that ...

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

CITES is a United Nations Convention that monitors and controls international travel of items containing protected animals and plants. It ensures that long-term survival of species is not threatened.

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 ...

The track follows formed gravel road for 600 metres before heading into regenerating bush. Be prepared to get your feet wet as there are several stream crossings. About 25 minutes from the start a ...

A loop track follows through the bush and up to the summit, with a lookout tower and great views across to the Kaimai Ranges and Firth of Thames. From the car park, the track leads a short distance ...