This section pulls together information provided throughout the site and sorts it by region.
Northland
Extending from the Kaipara Harbour in the south to the Three Kings Islands in the north, this region is home to kauri forests containing the famous Tane Mahuta, offshore islands sheltering species lost from the mainland and marine reserves including Poor Knights Islands.
Auckland
Auckland has precious island sanctuaries, the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, marine reserves, important historic sites, a host of exciting community restoration projects, popular walks and recreation wilderness on Great Barrier Island.
Waikato
This region encompasses 270,000 hectares of public conservation land in the King Country, Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula regions. Features include three forest parks, three internationally significant wetlands and the Waitomo cave and karst landscape.
Bay of Plenty
DOC administers around 178,000 hectares of public conservation land in the Bay of Plenty, including 2 forest parks, 13 major lakes, 2 marine reserves, offshore islands and a variety of geothermal areas and scenic reserves.
Tongariro/Taupo
Noted for its volcanic and geothermal activity and recreational opportunities, the Tongariro/Taupo region includes Tongariro National Park and Kaimanawa Forest Park.
East Coast/Hawke's Bay
The region is enormously varied in terms of topography, climate, vegetation and wildlife. Te Urewera National Park and Raukumara, Kaweka and Ruahine Conservation parks are here along with two marine reserves and strong examples of New Zealands natural and historic heritage.
Wanganui
The Wanganui region extends from the Mokau River to the Manawatu River in the south, the western Ruahine Ranges northwest to Taumarunui. It features Egmont and Whanganui National Parks as well as protected marine areas.
Wellington
This area contains diverse landforms, indigenous plants and wildlife, and an extensive varied coastline. It has three forest parks and 400 reserves, protecting wetlands, wildlife, forest remnants, coastal, marine and historic sites.
Chatham Islands
The Chatham Islands are located 860 kilometres east of Christchurch. The last Pacific islands to be settled, the Chathams feature many significant archaeological and historic sites. Rangatira and Mangere islands are important sanctuaries for threatened species.
Nelson/Marlborough
DOC looks after 50% of the Nelson/Marlborough region, including a wide range of national parks, recreation reserves and marine reserves and providing a full range of recreational opportunities.
West Coast
The West Coast Tai Poutini region has a remarkable collection of natural features including rainforests, glaciers, wetlands and an ocean habitat that is home to the world's stronghold population of Hector's dolphin.
Canterbury
Canterbury has two national parks, five conservation parks, a marine reserve and a marine mammal sanctuary.
Otago
Otago’s colours are blue and gold; reflecting its coastal boundary and inland lakes, and the tawny tussock rolling across the interior. Among and beyond – scenery, wildlife and plants that take ages to describe and seconds to appreciate … if you go there!
Southland
The Southland region is home to some of New Zealand’s most endangered native birds, the country’s newest national park and the most diverse and magnificent areas of native forest, wetlands and indigenous grasslands.