Avoid walking near the creek. The rocks are slippery and you could fall into the water. See advice about how to keep safe. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From the Lake Marian car park ...

Experience the best of Arthur’s Pass's diverse alpine vegetation, waterfalls, wetlands, rich history and stunning mountain views on this walk. This walk provides the chance to walk from Arthur’s Pass ...

This caving trip requires low river flows and no rain, as well as strong fitness, the right gear and confidence in outdoor activities. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. People have died ...

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 ...

What is left of the Auckland Island's earliest recorded shipwreck and the remnant fireplace of the survivors’ hut are found at Carnley Harbour (north arm). A few ribs of Auckland Island's earliest ...

Information released today by the DOC reveals more detail on several marine mammal species, helping to improve how they are managed in New Zealand. The number of marine mammal species in New Zealand ...

Check gear lists for a range of activities. For backcountry camping as part of a tramping trip, use the overnight and multi-day tramp gear list. Toiletries, including insect repellent, sunscreen, and ...

Arthur’s Pass was established in 1929 and was New Zealand’s third national park and the first one in the South Island. Jacks Hut is, a rare surviving example of a roadman’s cottage. The passes through ...

Mangapohue Natural Bridge is a highlight on the scenic drive from Waitomo Village to Marokopa. The track is pushchair-friendly and follows a boardwalk through an impressive limestone gorge that takes ...

The track starts from the Te Waipapa/Diamond Harbour wharf. If driving from Christchurch there is good parking in the small village above. Alternatively take the ferry across the harbour from ...

Meretoto/Ship Cove was James Cook’s favourite New Zealand base during his three voyages of exploration. It is also part of the rich history of Polynesian navigation and has great significance for ...

In New Zealand trap use is regulated by the Animal Welfare Act 1999. An individual or group could be prosecuted for using trapping or killing methods that does not comply with the Act. Traps do not ...