Find out about hut fees, services and facilities in the South Island.
Find out about the different hut categories and the facilities and services available in each category, the hut users' code, and how to book and pay for your stay.
This is a list of DOC huts that have been removed and those not available for accommodation. These huts may still appear on maps and in other visitor information.
Read a brochure about the Cascade Saddle Route which links the West Matukituki and Dart Valleys via an alpine crossing. It is suitable for experienced trampers as a fine weather, summer route.
Find out about fees, bookings, facilities and planning your visit to a DOC campsite in the South Island.
A brochure about things to see and do from Omarama to Lindis Valley.
View a brochure describing walks around Dunedin's beaches, shrublands, forested valleys and tussocked hiltops.
This brochure invites you to explore historic Bendigo. View a map, find out about the tracks and walks, and get an introduction to the area's Maori and European history.
View a brochure about the 58 km Gillespie Pass Track - an excellent 3-4-day circuit, with spectacular mountain scenery, alpine vegetation, and side trips to stunning alpine lakes. For experienced parties, not recommended during winter months.
View a brochure about tramping the Caples and Greenstone Valleys. The superb surroundings range from wide, open valleys with tussock flats to heavily forested areas.
View a brochure describing the stunning day walks and history of the Glenorchy area at the head of Lake Wakatipu.
Read a brochure about the Matatiaho Conservation Area, describing tramping, mountain biking and hunting opportunities in an alpine landscape between Lakes Wanaka and Hawea.
View a brochure about the West and East Matukituki Valleys, an hour's drive from Wanaka, where you can find enjoyable day-walks, as well as access to a number of demanding tramping and climbing routes in Mount Aspiring National Park.
View a brochure about the Motatapu Track. This demanding 34-km 3-4 day journey for experienced trampers crosses Motatapu and Soho Stations, passing through significant remnant beech/tawhai forest and golden tussocklands.
Breathtaking alpine scenery, native wildlife, rare flora, and a variety of recreation opportunities define this beautiful national park in the south of the South Island.
View a brochure that describes the tracks and walks, places you can stay, landscape and history of Oteake Conservation Park.
This brochure contains information and advice for people planning to go walking or tramping in New Zealand's backcountry.
View a brochure about Kopuwai Conservation Area describing the tracks and huts, and giving information about the natural values and history of the area.
View a brochure describing access to the Rock and Pillar Range, one of Otago's most distinctive upland features; its summit ridge dominated by impressive schist tors or rocky pillars.
View a brochure about the Rees-Dart Track, a 4-5 day tramp through spectacular mountain scenery in Mount Aspiring National Park.
Read a brochure about the Rob Roy Valley Track, a day walk in the West Matukituki Valley with stunning alpine scenery.
View a brochure about Silver Peaks - a challenging backcountry tramping area less than 30 minutes drive from Dunedin city.
This brochure gives you an introduction to the natural and human history of Skippers in Central Otago. View a map and list of the long tracks and short walks in Shotover Valley.
Read guidelines and discover where you can take your dog on public conservation land in the South Island.
Learn about specific 4WD routes in DOC-managed areas in the South island.
View a brochure about the outstanding range of walking experiences in the Wakatipu area - from mountain top experiences to lakeside strolls.
View a brochure about the many walks you can take along the Haast Highway in Mount Aspiring National Park. Walks range from five minutes to five hours.
Wanaka's stunning mountains, lakes and rivers are a spectacular place for recreation. This brochure describes the walking and tramping tracks in the area and highlights other popular activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing, boating, and in winter, skiing or snowboarding.
Hunters who had applied for 2009/2010 Wanaka area 'Roar' permits were surveyed to look at the efficiency of, and satisfaction with, the current Roar permit system.
Find out about whitebait regulations and the whitebaiting season for all of New Zealand except the West Coast, and learn more about whitebait.