Thank you for entering the competition. The winners have been announced. DOC and NZDA will be contacting the winners directly. The competition aimed to encourage recreational hunters to target wild ...

You can enjoy many activities in Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Tūrangi/Taupō area. Permits are required for hunting and fishing. Access over private land is by permission only.

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One of the biggest challenges of dealing with wilding conifers is often the remote and mountainous terrain in which they grow. To cover a large area of scattered trees efficiently, helicopters are ...

This wild ocean beach is 5 minutes walk from the Allans Beach Road carpark. Special wildlife such as sea lions frequent this beach. Do not linger on beaches where wildlife may come ashore. From ...

This is a great short walk and the track is easy to follow. Although there are some steep parts it is within most people’s capabilities. At the first big kahikatea, look left and you’ll see an open, ...

Take a walk through beautiful native forest dominated by matai and kahikatea as well as a large tōtara tree. The reserve is on a flat river terrace. A’Deanes Bush is the best remaining example of the ...

Nelson Lakes National Park is situated in the north of New Zealand's South Island. The gateway to the park is St Arnaud, a 1-2 hour drive from Nelson or Blenheim.

Angelus Hut at 1,650 metres, sits on the shores of Lake Angelus surrounded by spectacular mountain views. From May to October in most years, the lake is frozen, snow blankets all four routes, and you ...

The Borland Road may be closed at any time. Check alerts for the Borland Road. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. Discover the Outdoors interactive map This enjoyable, short tramping ...

The Atuanui/Mount Auckland Scenic Reserve was transferred to Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara in 2013 as part of the iwi’s Treaty of Waitangi Settlement. 3.5 km to the summit one way return via same track 1 hr ...

McGregor biv is in the remote area of Tararua Forest Park. This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass ...