This Department of Conservation (DOC) site has information about the protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation.
Find out about places to visit; national parks; tracks, walks and other activities; and huts, cabins and campsites.
This section pulls together information provided throughout the site and sorts it by region.
Learn about land, marine, plant and animal conservation, heritage protection and managing threats.
Want to get involved? Find out about events, education, boards, partnerships, funds and starting your own community project.
Information on DOC's mandate, structure and role. Look here also for jobs, concessions, tenders and news.
DOC publishes a wide range of documents, many of which are available on this site.
Jobs at DOC
Great Walks
Weather
Camping
Huts
Meet the Locals education resources
Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) backcountry weeding
Tenehaun Conservation Area tramping tracks
Mt Alford Track
Pudding Hill Stream Route
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Flickr conservation photos
New Zealanders will head to our beaches, marine reserves and parks this week as thousands take part in Seaweek activities around the country. Click the image to find out what's on.
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New Mt Richmond Forest Park hut on Te Araroa trail05 March 2010
Seaweek 2010 puts a spotlight on our marine world08 March 2010
Weed spraying contractor advised 48 hours ahead of Taranaki operation08 March 2010
Seaweek spotlight on Tuhua Marine Reserve26 February 2010
Kaimai Catchment Project Commitment08 March 2010