This popular short, undulating walk through grassland is surrounded by mountains and goes right round the lake. A short boardwalk at the southern end protects a small wetland. The track has gentle ...

Mavora Lakes Park is an impressive landscape of mountains, lakes, forest and tussock grassland, recognised as part of the Te Wāhipounamu/South-West New Zealand World ...

The Whanganui River winds its way from the mountains to the Tasman Sea through countless hills and valleys. Lowland forest surrounds the river in its middle and lower reaches - the heart of Whanganui ...

The Wharekirauponga Track in Parakiwai Valley and the Royal Standard Goldmine area follows along an old horse-drawn tram track. This track is an old horse-drawn tram track. It passes unusual andesitic ...

Take this walk for a good taste of the Heaphy Track’s coastal section. Cross the suspension bridge over the Kōhaihai River and continue over the Kōhaihai Bluff to the first palm-fringed beach. A short ...

The marine environment in the Whangārei Harbour is of distinctive quality, and two marine areas are set aside for protection around Motukaroro (Passage) Island and at Waikaraka. The marine reserve was ...

Farewell Spit, at the tip of the South Island, is New Zealand’s longest sand spit. Take a guided tour of this internationally-renowned bird sanctuary or explore Pūponga Farm Park.

This short kauri forest walk is gentle, making it suitable for children and an easy opportunity to enjoy the unique kauri forest environment. The track is part of Kauri Bushman's Memorial Scenic ...

Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 300 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.

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 ...

The Chatham Islands are rich in marine mammal diversity with five seal and 25 whale and dolphin species reported around the islands. It is a stranding hot spot, among the top three places for ...

Potts Hut was built prior to 1899 and extended between 1947 and 1957. Buicks Bridge car park: Potts Hut is 11 hours walk or a grade 3 mountain bike ride (29.7 km) from Buicks Bridge car park on ...