DOC provides lodges, cabins and cottages in scenic settings throughout New Zealand. They are accessible by vehicle, boat or short walk.

Map of New Zealand.
Map of New Zealand.
Northland. Auckland. Waikato. Bay of Plenty. Tongariro/Taupo. East Coast/Hawkes Bay. Wanganui. Wellington. Chathams. Nelson/Marlborough. West Coast. Canterbury. Otago. Southland.
Northland.
Auckland.
Waikato.
Bay of Plenty.
Tongariro/Taupo.
East Coast/Hawkes Bay.
Wanganui.
Wellington.
Chathams.
Nelson/Marlborough.
West Coast.
Canterbury.
Otago.
Southland.

Northland

Camping, Northland. Photo: Barbara Ware.

Northland has a range of other accommodation available at Puketi and Mimiwhangata Coastal Park.

Auckland

Auckland Harbour.

Find out about the Tiritiri Matangi Island bunkhouse and Motuora Island bach in the Auckland region.

Waikato

Wildfowl, Lake Patetonga, Kopuatai Peat Dome, Waikato. Photo: John Greenwood.

Discover the Pirongia Forest Park Lodge and Pureora cabins in the Waikato.

Bay of Plenty

Whale Island with White Island in the background. Photo: J.L. Kendrick.

Whirinaki Recreation Camp, an outdoor recreation and education centre for schools and other groups is available to book in the Bay of Plenty.

Tongariro/Taupo

The moon at sunrise over Mount Ngauruhoe.

The Tongariro/Taupo region boasts the Whakapapa Holiday Park campground cabins and Whakapapa Lodge.

East Coast/Hawke's Bay

Cabbage tree, Waiotahi Spit Historic Reserve, Opotiki Area. Photo: C. Rudge.

Waikaremoana Motor Camp Chalets and Robson’s Lodge are available to book in the East Coast/Hawke's Bay region.

Wanganui

White Cliffs, North Taranaki. Photo: Herb Spannagl.

The Konini Lodge at Dawson's Falls is ideal for large groups.

Wellington

Castle Point.

There is a variety of bookable facilities available in the Wellington region, ranging from sole occupancy huts in the Rimutaka Forest Park, lodges in Aorangi and Tararua Forest Parks to houses on Matiu/Somes Island.

Chatham Islands

Kaiangaroa Harbour, Chatham Island. Photo: C.M.L. Gilmour

There are no DOC managed lodges, cabins or other accommodation available on the Chatham Islands.

Nelson/Marlborough

Abel Tasman National Park. Photo: Andy Dennis.

The Nelson/Marlborough region has the Totaranui Education Centre - 'Ngarata' Homestead and Lydia Lodge, both in beautiful beach settings.

West Coast

Coastline, West Coast.

The West Coast has two lodges available, the Waiuta and Kaniere.

Canterbury

Leslie Hills, North Canterbury.

There are no DOC lodges or cabins available in the Canterbury region.

Otago

Cardrona, Central Otago. Photo: H.W. Axbey.

There are no DOC lodges or cabins available in the Otago region.

Southland

Thicket Burn, on the edge of Lake Hauroko.

There are no DOC lodges or cabins available in the Southland region.

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

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