Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. The Purakaunui Falls is one of Otago's iconic, most-photographed sights. The track through mature beech forest, and then beech and podocarp ...

Predator control is planned in Mt Aspiring National Park – October to December 2025. DOC's Tititea/Mt Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre in Wānaka runs an annual ballot system for hunters wishing ...

This walk follows a ridge through regenerating bush and native plantings beneath the Te Kauri Pā. All visitors to this site are asked to be respectful to these sites of cultural significance. Dogs on ...

Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. The track follows formed gravel road for 600 metres before heading into regenerating bush. Be prepared to get your feet wet as there are ...

Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only. Other pets on conservation land rules. Piripiri Cave offers the chance to soak in the majesty of a cave in one of the few ...

Downloading the songs: Right-click the song link for options to save. More help on files. Reusing the songs: These bird songs are Crown Copyright. They may be reused ...

We run programmes to protect and restore our species, places and heritage, and provide opportunities for people to engage with these treasures.

Rakiura National Park is located on Stewart Island/Rakiura, 30 km south west of Bluff between latitudes 46 and 47 degrees south. Explore pristine beaches, sheltered inlets, and coastal forest, and see ...

This is a basic six-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. The hut has local historic significance for its role in high country sheep farming. Bealey Spur Hut is a beech ...

Beginning at the up-river end, the track climbs steeply from the River Road to a height of 260 m through fine lowland forest. Following an old, gently graded roadline for around 3 km the track follows ...

DOC manages a network of over 950 huts of all shapes and sizes. They provide unique places to stay, refuge from bad weather, or rest and recover when you're out exploring the outdoors.

This free online course has been developed to introduce you to the concept of biosecurity and how it relates to DOC's core work. You'll find out where you fit in and how you can make a difference.