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.

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 ...

This community-led collaboration aims to restore ecosystems and protect species across the Chatham Islands. The Chatham Island Council, Hokotehi Moriori Trust and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust ...

A refurbishment of the West Coast’s Slaty Creek Hut has served as a catalyst for rangers to learn about wood working methods used by pioneers.

DOC's Deputy Director General Public Affairs, Sia Aston says DOC’s Jobs for Nature has employed more than 7,000 people in 225 projects, making a huge difference to nature over the past five years.

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

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 new gate on the Mangapurua Cycle Trail in Whanganui National Park will create a safer experience by preventing winter damage from people using quad bikes and light utility vehicles.

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.

Have your say on an application by Motuihe Trust for a lease at Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve. Submissions close 23 July 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Learn how to use the new licence sales platform to buy a fishing licence for the Lake Taupō district or Lake Rotoaira.