The Atuanui/Mount Auckland Scenic Reserve was transferred to Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara in 2013 as part of the iwi’s Treaty of Waitangi Settlement. 3.5 km to the summit one way return via same track 1 hr ...

The track begins at the Maitai campsite and ventures over farmland and manuka/kanuka shrub. From the top left of the campste, walk along the fence line until you come to a wooden gate. From here ...

Mountain biking is generally only permitted on formed roads within national parks. Following a trial on the potential impact of mountain biking in national parks, the Arthur’s Pass Management Plan was ...

Kingfishers have a wide range of unmusical calls, the most distinctive of which is the staccato ‘kek-kek-kek’ territorial call. Their status is 'Native, Not Threatened'. Nest sites are in cavities in ...

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

Some species such as whitebait are migratory, moving between fresh and sea water environments to complete their lifecycles. Non-migratory species such as mudfish spend their entire life in freshwater.

4WD is recommended on the access road into the Cobb valley (Cobb Dam Road) in winter, due to ice and/or snow. Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for ...

There are a range of short walks near the Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre and holiday park at Lake Waikaremoana. The area's natural features include beautiful waterfalls and one of the country's biggest rata ...

Healthy bush has a structure of many 'layers', from tiny seedlings on the forest floor up to the tallest trees towering over the forest canopy. Healthy bush has a structure of many ‘layers’, from tiny ...

Once at the lookout you will have stunning views to Waitangi, across Motumairie (one of the islands off Paihia) to Russell then over the Russell Peninsula to Cape Brett and Ipipiri, the eastern Bay of ...

Follow the track up the tussock ridge on to the tops of the Whanahuia Range, then head south to Mangahuia Trig. From the trig, poles lead west down a rolling tussock ridge and down to the carpark.

Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land. Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land rules. 8 km north of ...