The Milford Opportunities Project (2017 to 2024) explored ways to do tourism differently at Piopiotahi and along the Milford Road corridor for the benefit of people and place.

A DOC ranger caring for a population of Powelliphanta augusta snails has for the first time caught a snail laying an egg on video.

After heavy rainfall over Easter weekend, a bridge on the Hooker Valley Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, has been closed by the Department of Conservation.

Located in the northwest corner of New Zealand's South Island, Kahurangi is New Zealand's second largest national park. In places it is an untracked wilderness, elsewhere a wonderful network of tracks ...

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.

Luxuriant coastal forest, limestone cliffs and canyons, caves and underground streams, and an absolutely spectacular coastline, are all packed into one national park. The bizarre ‘pancake-stack’ ...

DOC provides private lodges, cabins and cottages in scenic settings throughout New Zealand. They're ideal for families and groups, and accessible by vehicle, boat or short walk.

New Zealand is precious – everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. Make a commitment to Aotearoa by protecting nature, being prepared, keeping New Zealand clean and ...

Before you go: check the weather on NIWA or Metservice websites. check road closures on NZ Transport Agency website. If you see damage: Report site damage and upload a photo on our online form.

Walk through lush beech forest to a stunning 131 m waterfall where you can feel the full force and sound of the fresh mountain waterfall.

Learn about New Zealand's precious biodiversity and the Te Mana o te Taiao – Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy 2020.

Animal pests and threats have a major detrimental effect on our environment. Controlling them is essential for the survival of our native plants and animals.