DOC ranger Jen Schori couldn’t believe her eyes as colleagues called her over during an annual grasshopper survey near Lake Tekapo/Takapō in the Mackenzie basin.

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 ...

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 ...

This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. Historically, the hut is an example of early Government involvement in recreation and tourism in the area. In 1939 the ...

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 ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From the DOC carpark at Matiri roadend follow the Lake Matiri Hut Track for 1.5 hr to Lake Matiri Hut. From the fork in the track just beyond Bay Creek ...

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 ...

Vehicle usage is seasonal. Vehicle owners will require permits to use the track and that permit holders comply with the permit conditions. Permit holders must read the conditions and disclaimer ...