There are hundreds of walking opportunities on conservation land throughout New Zealand.
The many campsites and huts managed by DOC offer a 'back to nature' style of camping and accommodation in a scenic setting.
New Zealand's national parks contain some of our most treasured wilderness areas.
DOC manages marine reserves, and thousands of hectares of conservation lands and scenic reserves you can visit.
Find information about activities and places where you can do them.
Learn where, what and how you can hunt on conservation land. Find out about DOC permits and where pesticides have been laid.
Get safety information and alerts to prepare for your trip and find out about online booking, licences, permits and dog regulations.
These trips are easy-to-get-to, easy-to-do recreation opportunities throughout New Zealand. Find the easy trips nearest you.
The Great Walks are the department's premier walking tracks, taking you through some of New Zealand's most striking conservation places.
View whitebaiting regulations and tips. The whitebait fishing season opens on 15 August, except for the West Coast where it opens on 1 September.
These pesticide summaries show you where pesticides are being used in each DOC region. You can use this information to decide where to go and where not to go.
NZ weather
Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
DOC visitor centres
