Huts and campsites must be booked in advance year round. Book the Abel Tasman Coast Track online. Check the tide timetables before you book. You can only cross Awaroa Inlet in daylight, and within 1 ...

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.

Follow the track up the tussock ridge on to the tops of the Whanahuia Range, then head south to Mangahuia Trig. From the trig, poles lead west down a rolling tussock ridge and down to the carpark.

Population estimate: Between 48 and 64 dolphins older than 1 year. Conservation status: Nationally critical. Found: West coast of the North Island from Maunganui Bluff to Whanganui. Threats: Fishing, ...

Walking, mountain biking, horse riding and picnicking are activities you can enjoy at Whareroa Farm, a recreation reserve near Paekakariki on the Kapiti coast. Take the Mackay's Crossing exit to Queen ...

Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 300 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.

Rangikapiti Pā provides panoramic views over the Mangōnui Harbour. It is a significant site to Ngati Kahu, and the terraces and defensive ditch around the pa make it a distinctive feature on the ...

Marine reserves are special places to be enjoyed by everyone. They offer the chance to see rare and abundant sea creatures and environments. Walking, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving are just ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. Picnic beside the Waiwhakaiho River and choose from two easy short walks suitable for all the family. Both walks can be accessed from the carpark. Cross ...

Arthur’s Pass National Park is in the heart of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. Its high mountains with large scree slopes, steep gorges and wide braided rivers straddle the main divide, and ...

Avalanche Creek Campsite is a small site in Arthur’s Pass Village. It is mostly carpark with a relatively small grassed area for tents. It is between the road and the railway yards so it is noisier ...

This route crosses Rabbit Pass to connect with the East branch of the Matukituki River. It is suitable for experienced alpine trampers. Only attempt in good conditions – even then extreme care is ...