Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Other pets on conservation land rules. The track is 1.2 km (20 minutes) from the Fenceline Track car park. It follows an easy gradient but crosses ...

Whanganui River is included as a Ngā Awa river to ensure DOC can practically support the aspirations of iwi, hapū and whanau to progress its health and wellbeing.

DOC administers approximately 30% of New Zealand's land area – around 8 million hectares. Much of it consists of remote wilderness. Therefore, visitor safety cannot be managed across all PCLW. DOC’s ...

Enjoy the mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

A new study has confirmed a whale research method has negligible impact on the majestic marine mammals – just as an exciting whale sighting off the Otago coast emphasises why this work matters.

A new gate on the Mangapurua Cycle Trail in Whanganui National Park will create a safer experience by preventing winter damage from people using quad bikes and light utility vehicles.

DOC is reminding the public to keep an eye out for ruru with five injured or sick birds from the West Coast being cared for in the past month.

Have your say on an application by Motuihe Trust for a lease at Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve. Submissions close 23 July 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Learn how to use the new licence sales platform to buy a fishing licence for the Lake Taupō district or Lake Rotoaira.

Anglers will notice a few changes when buying a Taupō fishing licence for the 2025/26 season. The old licence platform was launched nearly a decade ago and served anglers well. When introduced it ...

Kiwis heading for warmer destinations for their mid-winter breaks are being urged to check the CITES rules if they plan to return to New Zealand with tropical trinkets.

Purchasing fishing licences for the Taupō Trout Fishery will be easier under a new licence sales system going live on 24 June – a week before the season begins.