A gentle walk through Orokonui Valley offers visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy a wide variety of birdlife thriving in its natural habitat. The Orokonui Creek walking track winds through native ...

Kōhanga Atawhai – Manson Nicholls Hut sits on the edge of Lake Daniell. You can swim in the shallow lake in the summer or fish for trout. The original hut on this site, Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut, ...

Learn about animals and plants in Aotearoa, including many you can’t find anywhere else in the world.

There are 236 kākāpō alive today. All are wild and there is currently no place where the public can visit or view kākāpō in person.

Find out about volcanic hazards in Tongariro National Park, how to reduce risk when visiting, and what to do in the event of an eruption. Tongariro National Park is an active volcanic area. Eruptions ...

Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land rules. This easy loop track follows the Whirinaki River through superb podocarp forest with ...

It can be very cold at any time of the year. Always be physically and mentally prepared for the worst conditions and be ready to change your plans if necessary. Park forecasts are grouped by region ...