If the region you are visiting is not listed below check with the nearest DOC visitor centre.
Read important notices for people planning to visit DOC managed areas in the Northland region.
Read important notices for people planning to visit DOC managed areas in the Auckland region.
Alerts and track updates and important notices for the Coromandel region.
Alerts and track updates and important notices for the Waikato region.
Read track updates and important notices for people planning to visit DOC managed areas in the Bay of Plenty region.
Get the latest information on enjoying DOC facilities in the East Coast and Te Urewera Area.
Review advisories and notices regarding tracks in the Central North Island region.
Read important notices for people planning to visit DOC managed areas in the Taranaki region.
Read important notices for people planning to visit DOC managed areas in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.
Get the latest updates and important notices about Hawke's Bay tracks and huts.
Read important notices for people planning to visit DOC managed areas in the Wairarapa region.
Read important notices for people planning to visit DOC managed areas in the Wellington Kapiti region.
Track updates from the Nelson/Tasman region.
Track updates from the Marlborough region.
Get the latest information about tracks, huts and walks in the West Coast region.
Get the latest updates and important notices about places managed by DOC in the Canterbury region.
Be prepared by checking here for the most up-to-date information on the state of our tracks and weather in the Otago region.
Alerts and track updates for the Fiordland region.
Be prepared by checking here for the most up-to-date information on the state of our tracks and weather in the Southland region.
Planning a trip in the backcountry? (PDF, 668K)
Mountain safety council website
www.beacons.org.nz
Backcountry avalanche advisory website
Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
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
Safety