Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000 metres including New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook.

Tucked close to the shore of Whakaraupō (Lyttelton Harbour), Ripapa Island was an ideal site for a fortified pa for Ngāi Tahu and later a fortress for coastal defence. The island is only accessible by ...

DOC has released its visitor activity insights report from the 2023/24 peak summer season, showing international visitor numbers to New Zealand are returning to pre-COVID levels. DOC Director Heritage ...

The Mātauranga Māori project report on the New Zealand sea lion was prepared for DOC and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. DOC enables whānau, hapū, and iwi to fulfil their kaitiakitanga responsibilities ...

This is a standard 10-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. Free for Canterbury Mountaineering Club (CMC) members. Non-CMC members: See the CMC website for fees and methods of ...

The long, slow flowing pools of the lower river provide ideal habitat for very large brown trout. These trophy-sized fish present a fantastic challenge for anglers, particularly during summer when ...

Climate change vulnerability assessments (CCVAs) were undertaken for 1,145 terrestrial taxa of bats, birds, herpetofauna, vascular plants and invertebrates in Aotearoa New Zealand to identify which ...

Burtton's Track (Scotts Road to Mangahao Road) lies between Palmerston North and Shannon. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail. Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules. This track ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From the car park by the main highway follow an easy access track to the site. From here a network of unmarked but worn tracks go up and around ...

View New Zealand's longest glacier, the mighty Haupapa/Tasman Glacier on one of our best short walks. The 23 km Tasman glacier is the longest in New Zealand. Recreational drone use is not allowed ...

Walk down to the deep, narrow chasm of Cave Creek and be surrounded by moss-covered rocks and overhanging trees. From the carpark, follow the track markers to the T-intersection. Turn right as ...

This easy graded walking track is 630 m and takes 15 min return. The track is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. On a clear day, take in the views of the upper Whakatipu district and Mount Aspiring ...