Parks & recreations publications - all regions
Fiordland National Park Management Plan
Find out about hut fees, services and facilities in the South Island.
Find out about fees, bookings, hut passes, facilities and planning your stay in a DOC hut.
This is a list of DOC huts that have been removed and those not available for accommodation. These huts may still appear on maps and in other visitor information.
Take a scenic route through the Catlins. This journey traverses ridges and valleys close to the coast and passes through large tracts of native forest.
The Clifden Caves are one of only a few cave systems in Southland.
Find out about fees, bookings, facilities and planning your visit to a DOC campsite in the South Island.
Explore Stewart Island/Rakiura through numerous tracks and walks, and learn about the island's reserves and history.
View a brochure about Dusky Track - a challenging but rewarding 84 km tramping track through Fiordland National Park.
Review information about hunting in Fiordland National Park and Pyke Forest.
Find out about the numerous days walks within Fiordland National Park in Southland.
Find out what's so great about camping, the types of DOC campgrounds, what gear you'll need and other useful tips.
This track follows the Hollyford River on its journey to the sea and features lakes, forest and mountain views.
This moderate track traverses through spectacular scenery in Fiordland National Park.
This is a 50 km, four day tramping trip, linking the Mavora Lakes camping area with the Greenstone Track. It also forms part of the Te Araroa Walkway.
Mavora Lakes Park is situated to the east of Fiordland. The park is an idyllic area for camping and bursting with recreational opportunities.
In this publication you'll learn how to properly prepare for your journey along the Milford Road.
Starting at Lake Te Anau this track journeys through spectacular Fiordland National Park ending at Milford Sound.
This book written by Neville Peat profiles notable historic sites along the Fiordland coast.
This document contains information and advice for people planning to go walking or tramping in New Zealand's backcountry.
This is a Great Walk track. It provides a good introduction to the scenery of Stewart Island and is suitable for tramping all year round.
The Routeburn Track journeys through Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Park and can be walked in conjunction with the Greenstone or Caples tracks.
Read guidelines and discover where you can take your dog on public conservation land in the South Island.
Learn about specific 4WD routes in DOC-managed areas in the South island.
Conservation areas in Western Southland, Eastern Southland, West Otago and Fiordland provide a range of hunting opportunities.
Stewart Island/Rakiura provides excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail and red deer.
Find out about whitebait regulations and the whitebaiting season for all of New Zealand except the West Coast, and learn more about whitebait.
The Southern Scenic Route between Te Anau and Invercargill has many points of natural and historic interest and varied opportunities for recreation along the way.
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