Ruataniwha Conservation Park
The Ruataniwha Conservation Park has over 36,800 hectares of rugged mountain country, tussock lands, beech/tawhai forest and sparkling clear rivers. The rolling Ben Ohau Range borders the eastern boundary of the park and it includes major valleys like the Dobson, Hopkins, Huxley, Temple and Maitland.
Learn about the area's history and about the plants and animals you might come across in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
Outdoor pursuits in the park include mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, hunting, mountaineering, four wheel driving and walking and tramping.
View all DOC huts and campsites in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
Find out how to get to Ruataniwha Conservation Park and the safety rules you need to follow to keep yourself and the environment safe.
Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
Ruataniwha Conservation Park brochure (PDF, 505K)
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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
South Island high country conservation
NZ on Screen: Wildlife of the Mountains (documentary, 1958)
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
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