Kirtle Burn Track starts at the Western side of the Pisa Conservation Area, accessing Kirtle Burn Hut, and giving access to Mt Pisa. In winter (May - October) this track is often covered by snow. The ...

This track connects Crown Range summit (1,100 m) to Roaring Meg Pack Track and then ends at Tuohys Gully carpark. Crown Range Road summit to Rock Peak This track at the southern end of the Pisa Range ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From Tuohys Gully carpark, follow a 4WD track climbing steadily up to Tuohys Saddle (1,140 m). At the top, the track forks. At the top, follow the track ...

The access road into the Mount Arthur area (Graham Valley Road) is steep and narrow and prone to corrugations and slips – check any alerts for road status. During the winter months a 4WD vehicle is ...

Climb steeply up to Carroll Hut for good views (on fine days) down the Taramakau River to the West Coast. The track climbs steeply through rātā/kāmahi forest and subalpine scrub. This leads on to ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From the car park, the marked track climbs 1000 m elevation to Big Hut. Do not attempt this track in winter without alpine equipment and experience. The ...

Springtime means longer days and warmer weather, making the long weekend a great opportunity to discover DOC campgrounds and ...

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka joined tangata whenua from Ngāi Tahu and local community members today to celebrate the ...

Different areas have different rules on if you can take your dog there or not. Some areas allow dogs, others require a permit, and some do not allow dogs at all. You can take your dog to public ...

The track to Holly Hut begins on the Veronica Loop Track, starting at North Egmont. Follow the boardwalk past the Camphouse. From here the track leads past Ambury Monument and climbs a long series of ...

The wild goat hunting competition is back for 2024. Compete for over $70,000 worth of prizes and help protect the environment. It’s wild goat hunting season. Targeting wild goats will help get numbers ...

Down in the remote wilderness of Fiordland, kiwi are in trouble. Over three years, DOC rangers monitored 34 chicks in the rugged Shy Lake area. Not a single one survived. Most were killed by stoats.