Department of Conservation

Two visitors on the jetty on Lake Te Anau

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Take care of Aotearoa, and always be prepared for your trip.

DOC is updating accommodation prices for huts, lodges, some campsites, the West Coast’s Paparoa Track, and off-season rates for some Great Walk huts.

An overview of the Budget 2023 funding to the Department of Conservation.

We are working to reduce our emissions by 21% for 2025 in support of global efforts to limit climate change.

Find out about changes in conservation areas that might affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip.

DOC has decided to take more time to make sure its booking system for Great Walks is performing well before opening bookings for next season.

Two certified rodent detection dogs are traversing the Mokohinau Islands and Rakitū this week to ensure not a single rodent is present.

The results from DOC's visitor insights for the 2022/23 summer have revealed a few twists.

DOC is temporarily closing three popular bridges in the Wānaka area for safety reasons.

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