Find out about volcanic hazards in Tongariro National Park, how to reduce risk when visiting, and what to do in the event of an eruption. Tongariro National Park is an active volcanic area. Eruptions ...
There are 236 kākāpō alive today. All are wild and there is currently no place where the public can visit or view kākāpō in person.
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail. Jetboat transport is required to access the beginning of the track. From the Mangapurua Landing on the Whanganui ...
After heavy rainfall over Easter weekend, a bridge on the Hooker Valley Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, has been closed by the Department of Conservation. The second ...
DOC has intensified trapping at a wild takahē site in the Greenstone Valley near Queenstown after four recent takahē deaths pointed to stoat predation. Ngāi Tahu and DOC first released takahē on Ngāi ...
In an open letter to the world and on digital billboards, which went live overnight in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, DOC revealed it has “counted” all of nature and the total is 695 billion.
Touted as the longest in New Zealand, the new swing bridge being built in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has been giving everyone a bit of a headache. Contractors refer to it as “the beast” for its ...
DOC is asking locals and visitors naturing in the Bay of Islands/Te Pēwhairangi to be on the lookout for a rare Hector’s or Māui dolphin currently navigating local waters, and to report it if observed ...
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. There are several ways to reach the summit of Mt Owen. The northern access is easier than the southern access, which is more demanding. This track is ...
Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only. Other pets on conservation land rules. The track climbs steeply through regenerating manuka bush to the top of a volcanic ...
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. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From ...
The island is open to the public from 8:30 am to 5 pm daily. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. This track takes you around Matiu/Somes Island, offering spectacular views across ...
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