Learn your first ten forest birds. The birds in this first course are ones that are most frequently recorded in forest bird surveys using the five minute bird count method. Work through each section ...

This short walk passes through native bush to reach a stunning cove on Lake Wakatipu, with an optional climb to Picnic Point – it's a great option for kids. Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire ...

Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access. Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New ...

If you have a query relating to a concession or permit, the offices below specialise in the following topics. If you have a query relating to a permit or concession not listed below, email your ...

It ensures that long-term survival of species is not threatened. Items in your luggage, household move, or online shopping cart may contain CITES species. These require permits to be brought into or ...

This hut is located at the southern end of the lakeside clearing. Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. Providing superb views of Lake Hāwea and the surrounding mountains, the Sawyer Burn Track veers off the Kidds Bush Nature Walk and initially zigzags up ...

Wander through beech forest and along the sandy foreshore of Milford Sound, and enjoy fabulous views of Mitre Peak - it's an easy, short walk that's great for kids. No dogs. Other pets on conservation ...

Biosecurity helps prevent damage by animal pests, weeds, didymo, and diseases like kauri dieback. The conservation status of our species is assessed according to their risk of extinction. DOC has ...

Once considered extinct, the story of the takahē is truly unique. Although their numbers are growing, there is still a lot of work to do. The Takahē Recovery Programme brings together our DOC takahē ...

Located in the northwest corner of New Zealand's South Island, Kahurangi is New Zealand's second largest national park. In places it is an untracked wilderness, elsewhere a wonderful network of tracks ...

Ngā Awa is working in partnership with others to restore the biodiversity of 12 rivers from mountains to sea.