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 ...

This 4 hr return daytrip in the southern Tararua Range takes you over the Puffer Saddle and down Smith Creek with its fine stands of red/hard beech forest, to its confluence with the Tauherenikau ...

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 ...

The track through this 7.5-hectare reserve takes you through open grass land around spectacular limestone formations. The track follows the route of a historic horse tramline, built in about 1900. The ...

Walk through a spectacular stand of kauri and experience the unique character of this ancient forest by day or night. An easy 40-minute loop track leads you through a spectacular stand of kauri. The ...

Our vision: That the intrinsic values of one of the best remaining high-country freshwater wetland and braided river ecosystems are protected, enhanced and appreciated. Ōtuwharekai is a nationally ...

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 ...

Taupō township lies at the northern end of Lake Taupō, New Zealand's largest lake at 622 square km. Taupō, and Tūrangi at the southern end of the lake are the centres for many of the walks and ...

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

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.