Bookings are open for the 2025/26 season. The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections may be steep and rough and the track could be muddy. There is one compulsory tidal crossing – check ...

Lower Tongariro River The long, slow flowing pools of the lower river provide ideal habitat for very large brown trout. These trophy-sized fish present a fantastic challenge for anglers, particularly ...

Check which access roads into Mt Richmond Forest Park are open or closed. Check for alerts about temporary changes that may affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip into Mount Richmond Forest Park.

Royalcam is viewing the female chick of RLK (now A85) and GLG at Signal Station Trig. The egg was laid on 11 of November 2024 and hatched on 28 January 2025. Join the Royal Cam discussion at the end ...

Stay safe in the outdoors Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts. Pack warm clothes and extra ...

This well-graded forest path follows a section of the old Bridle Track, the first link between Otago and Westland. We recommend walkers use two vehicles (one at each end) or walk back the same way.

Of course, the land and its natural resources cannot act or speak as a person. Instead, Te Urewera is spoken for and governed by a board of humans, some appointed by the Crown, some by the trustees of ...

Date: 19 July 2023 The Department of Conservation in partnership with Ngāi Tahu is moving four male kākāpō from Whenua Hou/Codfish Island near Rakiura Stewart Island to Sanctuary Mountain ...

Date: 07 May 2025 In the video, a small egg, resembling a tiny hen’s egg, emerges from the neck of the unique land snail. DOC has been managing a captive population of the threatened snails in chilled ...

Date: 20 December 2024 John Evans found three of the distinctive looking weevils on a speargrass plant in Ōtuwharekai/Ashburton Lakes in November, posting pictures to citizen science network ...

About the project Breathtaking Milford Sound Piopiotahi draws over a million visitors a year, bringing $200 million to the region, however tourism growth also presents environmental, safety and ...

Date: 15 July 2024 On Thursday 4 July, Department of Conservation (DOC) staff were notified a type of beaked whale around 5 m long had washed ashore near Taiari Mouth. Upon inspection, and ...