CITES is a United Nations Convention that monitors and controls international travel of items containing protected animals and plants. It ensures that long-term survival of species is not threatened.

Learn how to plan and plant a garden to attract native birds. Motukārara Conservation Nursery grows exclusively Canterbury native plants. We would love to grow your plants. Get in touch with us with ...

Be awestruck, walk in gentle silence or ride through the mists of this primordial place. Feel the breath of life, the song of Tāne, transcend time, walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs, in the shadow of ...

This reserve closes 1 Aug – 31 Oct for lambing season every year. Dates are subject to change so there will be an alert on this page if the walk is closed. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land ...

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

Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area. This status recognises the park's important Māori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding ...

From Lower Wairaki Hut, this route (not signposted) drops down to the river where a large orange triangle is seen on the other side of the river. This section is part of Te Araroa Trail. Cross 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 ...

Descend the short stepped track to join Kapuni Loop Track and turn right to continue on either to the base of the 18 metre falls or the lookout point. The falls was named after Thomas Dawson, the ...

Pureora Forest Park straddles the Hauhungaroa and Rangitoto ranges west of Lake Taupō and east of Te Kuiti. In 1946 Pureora Forest was one of the last native forests to be opened up for logging.

Freedom camping is defined by the Freedom Camping Act 2011 as camping in a location that is not a designated campground and is: within 200m of an area accessible by motor vehicle within 200m of the ...

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Register for face-to-face and online practical courses suitable ...