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These tracks link the Rangitata River valley near Mesopotamia with Round Hill by Lake Tekapo. They are part of Te Araroa. Be aware of avalanche run-out zones from June to November. Avoid using Stone ...

The East Coast Hawke’s Bay Conservation Board is the community’s voice in conservation management in the region. The board gives advice to DOC on local conservation matters and carries out important ...

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.

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. The walk to the viewing area winds gently through the rainforest, with glimpses of the mountain tops, waterfalls and the upper glacier. A short uphill ...

The annual 2025 Pureora Hunting Competition prizegiving was held on Sunday 27 April. The annual Pureora Hunting Competition is a free competition for wild deer and pigs taken from Pureora Forest Park ...

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, formerly known as Egmont National Park, can be found on the western coast of New Zealand's North Island. Here the volcano Taranaki rules supreme.

Charming Creek Walkway is split into two separate tracks due to a large active slip. The track starts with an easy 10-minute walk to the Ngakawau bins area. This area includes: coal bins a boiler loco ...

Aerially applied 1080 bait is a necessary and effective method for protecting native wildlife, but some people have concerns about its use. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about 1080. Below ...

After heavy rainfall over Easter weekend, a bridge on the Hooker Valley Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, has been closed by the Department of Conservation. The second ...

$9.2 million from DOC’s Community Fund has been awarded to 20 groups protecting threatened species and ecosystems across Aotearoa New Zealand. The DOC Community Fund (DOCCF) is a contestable Crown ...

Assessments show walking access can be reopened but visitors need to be prepared, says DOC Operations Manager Nick Kelly. “High tides and storm surges are still present on the beach. Check the weather ...