A licence is required to fish in the Lake Taupō district or Lake Rotoaira. Licences are valid from 1 July to 30 June each year. You're a non-resident if you're not a New Zealand citizen, nor a ...

Explore a limestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations, blowholes and surge pools on this short, paved walk that's great for children. This is an all-weather walk around the curious limestone ...

The East Coast Hawke’s Bay Conservation Board is the community’s voice in conservation management in the region. The board gives advice to DOC on local conservation matters and carries out important ...

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 ...

Next summer (2025/26) DOC intends to pilot paid parking at three South Island visitor hotspots to help manage visitor pressure and support conservation. The pilot is funded by $3.8 m from the ...

The surprise arrival of a seal had workers off the Taranaki coast dialling DOCHOT for urgent wildlife advice last Thursday. The baby kekeno/NZ fur seal somehow smuggled its way into a supply basket ...

A rowi, New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, has been found in new territory, marking an important milestone for the South Westland kiwi population. Rangers with the Predator Free South Westland project spotted ...

DOC has added 15 huts to its booking system this week to help manage crowding, support revenue collection and align with the Te Araroa Trail Pass launched in August. The huts are in Nelson Lakes and ...

“Today, the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai is releasing two discussion documents for public consultation, and I encourage all New Zealanders to read them and share their views. “The ...

Work to reinstate access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove has reached a critical stage. DOC is warning reopening in the next few weeks will only be possible if people stay away and allow workers to complete ...

Guided mountain-biking from Waihaha to Waihora and a guided tramp in the Rangipo Desert are among fresh offerings in the 2025 Mahi Aroha summer programme. Presented by Project Tongariro and DOC, the ...

Dirt bikers using walking tracks have been put on notice as DOC seeks to prevent illegal off-roading on public conservation land. Dirt bikers, quad bikes, and other vehicles are a safety risk on ...