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Southland

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Parks & recreation

Tramper looking at Gog, Pegasus, Stewart Island. Photo: Greg Lind.

Learn about places you can visit in Southland, tracks you can walk and huts and campsites you can stay in.

Conservation

Kakapo chick at quarantine facility, Invercargill. Photo copyright: Sam O'Leary.

Find out about Southland's land, marine, plants and animals, heritage protection and threat management.

Getting involved

Members of the Campbell Island teal transfer team. Photo: Helen Gummer.

Get involved in Southland events, education, boards, partnerships, funds and community projects.

About DOC

Closeup of kakapo plumage, Southland. Photo: Sam O'Leary.

Get the latest news about DOC in Southland, its structure and role, and concessions and permits information.

Publications

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Browse publications from or about DOC's Southland region.

Highlights:

Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve

By adjoining the Ulva Island Open Sanctuary, the 1075-hectare Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve extends the protection of this area from land to sea.

Kākāpō

The kākāpō (night parrot) is one of New Zealand’s unique treasures and with only 124 known surviving birds. It is listed internationally as a critically endangered species.

 

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Contacts

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