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Plan and prepare - all regions

Plan & prepare

Get any information about planning and preparing for recreation in Southland that is specific to the region.

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Disposing of human waste where no toilets are provided

Find out how to dispose of human waste properly in the outdoors. It is important as leaving human waste in natural areas can result in contaminated water supplies and soils.

Tramper negotiating the George Sound track. Photo; D Patterson.

Fiordland National Park track update

Alerts and track updates for Fiordland National Park.

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Maps

Get the right map for your trip. Find out what maps are available and where to buy them so you can adequately plan for your trip.

Swing bridge on Rakiura. Photo: D Patterson.

Rakiura National Park track & weather update

Alerts and track updates for the Stewart Island/Rakiura area.

Tramper filling in the hut book, Totara Flats.

Safety

Safety is your responsibility. Plan to return from your outdoor adventure safely.

Map of the Southland region.

Southland alerts

Be prepared by checking here for the most up-to-date information on the state of our tracks and weather in the Southland area.

Descent from Hanging Valley Shelter towards Iris Burn Hut, Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park. Photo copyright: Timothy Ensom.

Track categories

Choose the type of track that most suits the skills and abilities of your party.

Tramper using radio in bad weather.

Weather

Get MetService weather forecasts for National Parks and other conservation areas, as well as severe weather warnings, the brief mountain forecast and other weather bulletins.



 

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Information

Parks and recreation - all regions

Safety
Important notices about DOC managed areas in the Southland region
Contact

Southland Conservancy Office
Phone:      +64 3 211 2400
Email:   invercargill@doc.govt.nz
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