Prompt improvements to the Wildlife Act will ensure infrastructure developments and important conservation work can continue supporting our growing economy while protecting our precious wildlife, ...

A new meat bait to target feral cats is showing great promise in recent field trials and could be a game changer in work to save nature. Feral cats are widespread in New Zealand and have a major ...

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 ...

This short walk takes you up 50 m in elevation through silver beech forest to a platform overlooking Cameron Creek, with good views down the Makarora Valley towards Mount Birnam. Beyond the viewing ...

Walk or mountain bike this track to Isthmus Peak (1385 m) and cross the undulating skyline ridge on Glen Dene Ridge Track. The track overlooks Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea, with great views of the ...

This well-maintained gravel track climbs 150 m in elevation through beech forest to a viewpoint above the trees with a stunning vista of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o Te Moana. Mount Brewster is ...

This two-room 16 bunk hut has separate dining / living space. The small clearing outside the hut is suitable for camping. Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) ...

This uni-direction single track weaves through typical Otago landscape featuring matagouri and tussock. There is a small section of shade on the track as it passes through the edge of a pine ...

Double Hut is 3 hours (10 km) from Lake Heron car park, off Hakatere Heron Road. It's 8 hours (16 km) from Comyns Hut. There is limited firewood at the hut. Do not cut down vegetation to use.

York Road Loop Track follows part of the old Egmont Branch Railway Line. It best walked in a clockwise direction and passes ten numbered sites of interest along the way. From Stratford, head north ...

This opportunity is best in pairs. Apply with a friend or partner. Register your interest by filling out our online application form. If you would like to volunteer at Motuihe Island, contact Motuihe ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From the end of Franklin Road take the Dean Track south-west and uphill through private farmland for 30 minutes to reach the park boundary. The track ...