This activity finder allows you to find information about activities and places where you can do them.
You'll find all information on walking, tramping or hiking in our tracks & walks section.
How to use this activity finder
While our activity finder might not provide information on every single activity available it includes the most common and encouraged activities.
If you would like information about a specific activity that is not included here please contact us.
Adventure activities
Find places
Bird and wildlife watching
Boating
Camping
Caving
Child/family friendly activities
Climbing
Diving & snorkelling
Dog walking
Dolphin swimming and watching
Fishing
Four wheel driving
Guided activities and tours
Historic sites
Horse riding
Hot pools
Hunting
Kayaking & canoeing
Mountain biking and cycling
Paragliding and hang gliding
Quad and trail biking
Rafting
Scenic and nature tours
Scenic flights
Snow activities
Specialist activities
Surfing
Trail biking
Walking/tramping/hiking
Whale watching
NZ weather
DOC maps: Discover the outdoors - DOC's key places, campsites, tracks and huts, and visitor centres on a map
Check, Clean, Dry between waterways and stop the spread of didymo.
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:1. Plan your trip2. Tell someone3. Be aware of the weather4. Know your limits5. Take sufficient supplies
DOC visitor centres
Give feedback on a recent visit to a DOC place