Te Maruia Waka Huia is a stronghold for native and endemic species. Tomtit, rifleman, robin, tūi, fernbird, silvereye, grey ...

A rowi, New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, has been found in new territory, marking an important milestone for the South Westland ...

DOC rangers were thrilled to find the first two southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui chicks of the season on Stewart Island/Rakiura earlier this week.

The Department of Conservation and New Zealand Nature Fund are partnering to save endangered species by matching investment ...

The northern end of the Te Henga Walkway was officially reopened today in West Auckland by the Department of Conservation ...

Wellingtonians will be able to experience Mātiu/Somes Island in Wellington again from Friday, 22 November, following the ...

A popular campsite beside the Mohaka River and the Mangatainoka Hot Pools. This is a backcountry campsite with minimal facilities, so come prepared to be self-sufficient. There are non-flush toilets ...

Picturesque Ōkārito has been recognised today as a Tohu Whenua site – acknowledging it as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s must ...

As the summer walking season gets underway, DOC is reminding walkers to ensure they look after themselves and the special ...

From the mouth of the Albert Burn follow the farmed river flats into the gorge and on to the Albert Burn Hut. The first section of the valley travels through a gorge and involves crossing the river ...

This track can be walked in either direction. This description details a clockwise circuit of the track. Times are based on walking at 2 km/hour. The track can be completed as an overnight trip or ...

Check gear lists for a range of activities. It’s not possible to dry clothes in huts. Cotton clothing such as jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts are not suitable. It won’t keep you warm when it's wet.