This is a standard seven-bunk hut in the Wanaka/Makarora area.

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Other pets on conservation land rules. The track is 1.2 km (20 minutes) from the Fenceline Track car park. It follows an easy gradient but crosses ...

Whanganui River is included as a Ngā Awa river to ensure DOC can practically support the aspirations of iwi, hapū and whanau to progress its health and wellbeing.

Enjoy the mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

DOC administers approximately 30% of New Zealand's land area – around 8 million hectares. Much of it consists of remote wilderness. Therefore, visitor safety cannot be managed across all PCLW. DOC’s ...

With a leg span of 13 cm and a 3 cm long body, the Nelson cave spider/spelungulae cavernicola is New Zealand’s largest native spider, but it’s not scary – it’s scared of us.

A new study has confirmed a whale research method has negligible impact on the majestic marine mammals – just as an exciting whale sighting off the Otago coast emphasises why this work matters.

A $750,000 investment into Iwi and community led biodiversity protection at Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park will benefit the environment and sustainable tourism, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says ...

Anglers will notice a few changes when buying a Taupō fishing licence for the 2025/26 season. The old licence platform was launched nearly a decade ago and served anglers well. When introduced it ...

Kiwis heading for warmer destinations for their mid-winter breaks are being urged to check the CITES rules if they plan to return to New Zealand with tropical trinkets.

Date: 19 June 2025 Royal fern can colonise natural areas rapidly, growing up to 2 m high, and crowding out native species in already pressured wetlands and swamps. A deciduous fern, the bright green ...

DOC is reminding the public to keep an eye out for ruru with five injured or sick birds from the West Coast being cared for in the past month.