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 volunteering, training, teaching resources, events, boards and starting a home or community project.
Information on DOC's mandate, structure and role. Look here for jobs, doing business with DOC, permits, tenders and news.
DOC publishes a wide range of documents, many of which are available on this site.
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Historic Motukawanui Scenic Reserve
Kororipo Historic Reserve
Marsden Cross Historic Reserve
Historic Moturua Island Scenic Reserve
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DOC's concessions system has had a makeover - it's better, faster, friendlier! Click the image to find out what's new and how to get a concession for commercial and organised activities on DOC managed land.
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Kiwi deaths a setback for Pukaha restoration efforts27 July 2010
DOC reviewing helicopter transport procedures23 July 2010
Ō Tū Wharekai Recreation Plan released 26 July 2010
Kiwi Darkstar casts off injury to return to the wild15 July 2010
Changes planned to Silver Peaks Scenic Reserve16 July 2010