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Tracks & walks

Trampers on the Mangatepopo boardwalk, Tongariro Crossing. Photo: Jimmy Johnson.

There are extensive walking and mountain biking opportunities on conservation land throughout New Zealand.

Places to stay

Child camping, Otaki. Photo: Rene Duindam.

The many campsites and huts managed by DOC offer a 'back to nature' style of camping and accommodation in a scenic setting.

National parks

Kayaks, Abel Tasman National Park. Photo: Andy Dennis.

New Zealand's national parks contain some of our most treasured wilderness areas.

Places to visit

Visitors on Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast. Photo: Melissa Perrott.

From forest parks to scenic reserves, alpine areas to protected coasts, there are hundreds of special conservation places.

Activity finder

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Find information about activities and places where you can do them.

Hunting

Hunter. Photo: Darren Meates.

Learn where, what and how you can safely hunt on conservation land. Find out about DOC permits and how to apply online, and where pesticides have been laid.

Plan & prepare

Camping on Mount Tongariro. Photo copyright: Ketzal Sterling (DOC USE ONLY).

Get safety information and alerts to prepare for your trip and find out about online booking, licences, permits and dog regulations.

Easy trips

Taking a toddler for a walk in Arthur's Pass National Park. Photo: Stuart Webb.

These trips are easy-to-get-to, easy-to-do recreation opportunities throughout New Zealand. Find the easy trips nearest you.

Highlights:

Great Walks

The Great Walks are the department's premier walking tracks, taking you through some of New Zealand's most striking conservation places.

Rugby World Cup travel ideas

If you're in New Zealand for the World Cup, we have plenty of ideas for how you can keep busy and see the countryside in between the rugby matches.

Pesticide summaries: where pesticides have been used

These pesticide summaries show you where pesticides are being used in each DOC region. You can use this information to decide where to go and where not to go.

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Weather

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Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

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Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contacts

DOC visitor centres