This Department of Conservation (DOC) site has information about the protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation.
Find out about places to visit; national parks; tracks, walks and other activities; and huts, cabins and campsites.
This section pulls together information provided throughout the site and sorts it by region.
Learn about land, marine, plant and animal conservation, heritage protection and managing threats.
Want to get involved? Find out about events, education, boards, partnerships, funds and starting your own community project.
Information on DOC's mandate, structure and role. Look here also for jobs, concessions, tenders and news.
DOC publishes a wide range of documents, many of which are available on this site.
Conservation blog
The Conservation blog gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what DOC staff are up to and a chance to send us your comments.
View the latest information to be added to the site:
Resource Management Act Call-in
McIntyre's Hut
Heather Jock Hut
A history of threatened fauna in Nelson Lakes area
Marine mammals of New Zealand poster
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