The Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) is asking visitors to respect rāhui and track closures and give emergency crews space to respond to the fire in Tongariro National Park. The fire ...

Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land rules. This track follows old farm tracks and logging roads through a mixture of vegetation ...

Wetlands improve water quality. As water moves into a wetland, the flow rate decreases, allowing particles to settle out. The many plant surfaces act as filters, absorbing solids and adding oxygen to ...

Ideally bush areas will regenerate naturally from falling seeds, or those carried in by wind or birds. But sometimes nature may need a helping hand. With minimum effort and money, you can grow a range ...

This is a serviced 20-bunk hut in the Wanaka/Makarora area. You need to book to stay at this hut during the summer season. Book online before you go. Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to ...

Washpool Hut is the nearest hut to the Putangirua Pinnacles. The hut was built in 1962 by the New Zealand Forest Service for pest animal control work in the area. It had to be re-built soon after when ...

Cape Rodney-Okakari Point lies north of Auckland. The marine reserve offers some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities close to Auckland. Visitors can also enjoy swimming, kayaking ...

Hunting is restricted in Molesworth as it is both a recreation reserve and a working farm. Red deer, chamois, goats, pigs, and Canada geese are found here. Chukar hunting: Some blocks in June are ...