Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. Discover the Outdoors ...

Marine reserves are special places to be enjoyed by everyone. They offer the chance to see rare and abundant sea creatures and environments. Walking, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving are just ...

As of November 2024, there is a new drone use permit system to make it easier for people to understand where it is ok to fly a drone and where it is off limits. The new system means you won't need to ...

Camp at one of the many coastal campsites, or take in spectacular bays from the numerous tracks. Visit Captain Cook's favourite New Zealand base. Access this area by boat or from Queen Charlotte Drive ...

Waihohonu Hut and Campsite require advance booking in the Great Walks season. Outside the Great Walks season, it is first come, first served. Other huts and campsites are first come, first served all ...

The reserve protects a wide range of habitats from sandy flats to rocky reefs, offering great snorkelling and diving. Visitors to the reserve can also enjoy swimming, kayaking and viewing the ...

You must have approval to undertake freshwater fish farming and some types of aquaponics. Get information on the authorisations required. You must have approval to undertake freshwater fish farming ...

How to use grass carp to help control aquatic weed growths in water bodies. Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) were introduced to New Zealand in the 1960s to help control aquatic weed growths in ...

Complete this form if you have found or collected bones, teeth, ivory or ambergris that has already separated naturally from a marine mammal. Privacy disclosure: To ...

DOC rangers and a hut warden were in the right place at the right time to help a hiker in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Two well-equipped and experienced DOC rangers and a hut warden were in the ...

The implementation plan sets a pathway for meeting the goals of the strategy and who will be working on them. DOC coordinates the work to develop and review implementation plans. The approach for ...

Adult (18+ years): $25 per night Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night Infant (0–4 years): free Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for each ...