The places managed by DOC in Wellington incorporate a range of natural, historic, scientific, and recreational values, highlighting the region's diverse landscape.
Our forest parks offer back country experiences close to urban areas, while wildlife habitats, like Kapiti and Mana Islands and the National Wildlife Centre at Pukaha Mount Bruce, showcase New Zealand's indigenous species.
The Wairarapa is home to the Mount Bruce/Pukaha Wildlife Centre, Aorangi, Rimutaka and Tararua forest parks, Lake Wairarapa wetlands, Castlepoint, Putangirua Pinnacles and several other scenic reserves.
The Poneke area incorporates Wellington, NZ's capital city, and the Hutt Valley. Learn about Matiu/Somes Island history, stay in an Orongorongo Valley hut or at the Catchpool Valley campground, or visit the Government Buildings Historic Reserve.
Discover the Kapiti Island Nature Reserve and Kapiti Marine Reserve and explore Colonial Knob, Hemi Matenga, Papaitonga, Waikanae Estuary or Mana Island. Or hit a trail at Otaki Forks, the main western entrance to Tararua Forest Park.
Discover the conservation visitor hot spots within easy reach of Wellington city.
NZ weather
New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Important notices about DOC managed areas in the Wellington region
Wellington NZ website
Footnotes - Wellington Hawke's Bay Conservancy newsletter
Stop the spread of didymoCheck, 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.
