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
Protecting our native wildlife
Animal quarantine on Matiu/Somes Island photo gallery
Morepork/ruru
Old Government Buildings talks and tours
Harwoods Hole and Starlight Cave guidelines brochure
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Conservation blog
Flickr conservation photos
Campervans, motor homes, mobile homes – whatever you call them, they are a fantastic way to see New Zealand. Click the image to find out about staying at DOC campsites in your campervan.
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