Conserving historic resources in protected areas is a core function of DOC. In Canterbury, DOC is responsible for managing a wide variety of historic places scattered throughout the region.
These represent the exploration, occupation and development and growth, transport and defence of the Canterbury area.
To learn about some of the climbing history of Mt Cook National Park you can visit Hooker Hut and Sefton Bivouac.
In the Mahaanui area you can visit historic military sites and walk to several historic huts.
Historic sites in the Raukapuka area include the Staveley Lime Kilns.
Visit Hopkins and Ohau conservation areas to learn more about the area's farming, wild animal control and recreational history.
Discover DOC-managed historic sites in the Waimakariri area including huts and other accommodations that provided shelter for early residents and visitors.
The value of conservation
New Zealand Historic Places Trust www.historic.org.nz
International Council on Monuments and Sites www.icomos.org
Ministry for Culture and Heritage www.mch.govt.nz
New Zealand Archaeological Association www.nzarchaeology.org
