Oteake Conservation Park
Oteake Conservation Park covers over 64,000 hectares of the St Bathans, Ewe, Hawkdun, Ida and St Marys ranges, as well as parts of the upper Manuherikia Basin. It protects many outstanding landscapes including mountainous high country, tussock plateaux, scree, wetlands and indigenous shrubland.
Learn about the history of the area and the plants and animals you might come across in Oteake Conservation Park.
Outdoor pursuits in the park include walking, tramping, mountain biking, mountain touring in 4WD vehicles, angling, backcountry skiing, horse riding and hunting.
Find out about DOC huts and campsites in Oteake Conservation Park.
Information about how to get to Oteake Conservation Park and how to ensure your safety during your visit.
Oteake Conservation Park brochure (PDF, 2,631K)
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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
South Island high country conservation
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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