This short walk passes through native bush to reach a stunning cove on Lake Wakatipu - it's a great option for kids. From the car park, the track descends through native bush with plenty of bird life ...

Camp in the middle of a WWII defence battery site with great ocean views and a range of scenic walks. The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online ...

Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 300 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.

Marine reserves are special places to be enjoyed by everyone. They offer the chance to see rare and abundant sea creatures and environments. Walking, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving are just ...

Some species such as whitebait are migratory, moving between fresh and sea water environments to complete their lifecycles. Non-migratory species such as mudfish spend their entire life in freshwater.

This route is best attempted from late spring to early autumn, because of frequent winter snowfalls and high avalanche danger on Cass Saddle. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. This trip ...

Camp on a river delta at the outlet of Twelve-Mile Creek near the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Go boating, swimming and fishing or enjoy the walking and mountain biking tracks. Regenerating forest ...

The classic Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit is a two to three day tramp involving a climb through beech-podocarp forest to some of the best alpine tops travel in the Tararua Forest Park. One of the four ...

The Banks Peninsula Marine Mammal Sanctuary encompasses a total area of approximately 14,310 km 2. It extends from the southern boundary of the Te Rohe o Te Whānau puha Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary, south ...

Remote high-country lakes, beech-clad mountains, wide rivers and hot springs complete this picturesque landscape, a tramper’s mecca and a safe haven for endangered species.

The Lake Monowai and Borland Road area offers access into a different and very handsome part of Fiordland National Park. It offers great ‘off the beaten track’ tramping, hunting, boating and fishing ...

Learn how to plan and plant a garden to attract native birds. Motukārara Conservation Nursery grows exclusively Canterbury native plants. We would love to grow your plants. Get in touch with us with ...