This popular short, undulating walk through grassland is surrounded by mountains and goes right round the lake. A short boardwalk at the southern end protects a small wetland. The track has gentle ...

The Shirt Tail Track starts at the Te Kere Haka reserve carpark. It follows the Shirt Tail Stream up to the bushline for a spectacular view of Lake Wakatipu and Kingston township. The track up to the ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. Discover the Outdoors interactive map From the carpark by the Wye Creek Bridge, it’s a 45-min climb to the hydro dam. This steep, zig zag track follows ...

McGregor biv is in the remote area of Tararua Forest Park. 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 ...

This easy graded walking track is 630 m and takes 15 min return. The track is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. On a clear day, take in the views of the upper Whakatipu district and Mount Aspiring ...

Oteake Conservation Park covers large tracts of the St Bathans, Ewe, Hawkdun, Ida and St Marys ranges, and parts of the upper Manuherikia Basin. It protects outstanding landscapes including ...

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land. This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area. Before lighting a fire on public ...

Pool Hut is managed as an historic hut, offering basic accommodation to those doing the 64 km-long St James Cycle Trail. The historic Old Bridge Hut is also nearby but not fit for occupation.

We’re sequencing the genomes of all living kākāpō to assist conservation. Apply to use the data in your own research. Kākāpō125+ aims to sequence the genomes of all living kākāpō plus some important ...

Adult (18+ years): $10 per night Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night Child/Infant (0–4 years): free Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put ...

The Nancy Fladgate Track is a pleasant walk through regenerating coastal bush beside a stream to Waihihi Bay (Brick Bay). This track is part of the Russell Track network, and a perfect opportunity for ...

Adult (18+ years): $10 per night Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night Child/Infant (0–4 years): free Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put ...