The Royal Cam chick's name for 2024 has been announced. Introducing Kiwa, the winning name for this year's Royal Cam chick. We had 285 votes for the winning name Kiwa and 267 votes for the ...

Kākāpō Yasmine hatched an egg fostered from kākāpō Tīwhiri on Valentine's Day, bringing the total number of kākāpō to 237 – though it won’t be officially added to the population until it fledges. DOC ...

DOC has intensified trapping at a wild takahē site in the Greenstone Valley near Queenstown after four recent takahē deaths pointed to stoat predation. Ngāi Tahu and DOC first released takahē on Ngāi ...

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. The second ...

Roar dates: Wednesday 11 March to Tuesday 14 April 2026 (or Sunday 12 April 2026 for blocks affected by Acheron Road's annual closure). Roar 2026 hunting permits for Molesworth are being issued on a ...

A recent population estimate showed that there are only about 54 individuals over the age of 1 year remaining. There is 95% certainty that this number is between 48 and 64. Māui dolphin has a ...

This walk climbs steadily through beech forest to a height of over 1650 metres. Above the bushline (at 1400 metres) after a 2 hour climb, there are spectacular views from Parachute Rocks, which gained ...

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 ...

Te Ruato Bay, Lake Rotoiti, or from Millar Road on Lake Ōkāreka. It can also be joined from the Outdoor Education Centre on Lake Ōkataina Road. After leaving the car park at Lake Rotoiti, you’ll climb ...

Check the status of Milford Road SH94. The remote Milford Road is particularly busy in the summer season (October to April). Drivers share the road with cars, buses, campervans and minibuses. There is ...

This short walk passes through native bush to reach a stunning cove on Lake Wakatipu, with an optional climb to Picnic Point – it's a great option for kids. Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire ...

Flora car park provides access to several day and overnight walks. The access road into the Mount Arthur area (Graham Valley Road) is steep and narrow and prone to corrugations and slips – check any ...