A keen naturalist out clearing traps has discovered a new population of critically endangered Canterbury knobbled weevils, giving new hope for the species’ long-term survival. John Evans found three ...

The reserve protects a wide range of habitats from sandy flats to rocky reefs, offering great snorkelling and diving. Visitors to the reserve can also enjoy swimming, kayaking and viewing the ...

Waihohonu Hut and Campsite require advance booking in the Great Walks season. Outside the Great Walks season, it is first come, first served. Other huts and campsites are first come, first served all ...

The visitor centre is based in the village of Arthur’s Pass, in the heart of the Arthur’s Pass National Park. The national park is deliberately undeveloped in the backcountry to retain its natural and ...

Adult (18+ years): $25 per night Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night Infant (0–4 years): free Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for each ...

In collaboration with our government partners, we’ve created a searchable database to show how the Outcome Monitoring Framework (OMF) connects across regional and central government. Use the filters ...

The senseless vandalism of multiple pou whenua along the Abel Tasman Coast Track has sparked dismay among locals, and is being investigated by DOC and NZ Police. Pou whenua are carved posts used to ...

After more than 40 years weathering storms, snow, sun, and gale-force winds, it’s time to renew much-loved Pouākai Hut. One of the oldest huts in Te Papa-Kura o Taranaki, Pouākai Hut sits just below ...

The endangered king shag, confined to the Marlborough Sounds, has enjoyed a great breeding season thanks to better weather conditions over winter. DOC Ranger Dan Palmer says it is a big relief after ...

Rare river birds nest on braided rivers across the east coast of the South Island from approximately September to the end of January. More than 60% of New Zealand’s braided riverbed by area is in ...

Te Angiangi Marine Reserve protects an area of the central Hawke's Bay coast between Aramoana and Blackhead. Ngāti Kere holds mana moana over the area, and partnered with DOC on the review when it ...

DOC has tracked an Australasian harrier/kāhu flying an impressive 1600 km between Waikato and Otago in under two weeks this spring. While this common native bird, found throughout Aotearoa, is known ...