A rowi, New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, has been found in new territory, marking an important milestone for the South Westland ...

DOC rangers were thrilled to find the first two southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui chicks of the season on Stewart Island/Rakiura earlier this week.

The Department of Conservation and New Zealand Nature Fund are partnering to save endangered species by matching investment ...

The northern end of the Te Henga Walkway was officially reopened today in West Auckland by the Department of Conservation ...

Wellingtonians will be able to experience Mātiu/Somes Island in Wellington again from Friday, 22 November, following the ...

Picturesque Ōkārito has been recognised today as a Tohu Whenua site – acknowledging it as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s must ...

As the summer walking season gets underway, DOC is reminding walkers to ensure they look after themselves and the special ...

If you have to go, know where to go’ is the message to visitors to Matatā Campsite this summer, as stretched wastewater ...

A fire that burnt through more than 1,000 hectares of the internationally significant Whangamarino wetland is fully ...

A carved pou restored and returned to the Whanganui River Road last week has supported the revitalisation of toi whakairo ...

This track can be walked in either direction. This description details a clockwise circuit of the track. Times are based on walking at 2 km/hour. The track can be completed as an overnight trip or ...

Check gear lists for a range of activities. It’s not possible to dry clothes in huts. Cotton clothing such as jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts are not suitable. It won’t keep you warm when it's wet.