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Rules for visitors

Dogs and other domestic animals are not allowed in the national park. This has become particularly important since the reintroduction of kiwi as dogs are known killers of kiwi.

Lake Rotoiti school pupils with Awaroa, female kiwi from first kiwi transfer. Photo: Nelson Mail.
Lake Rotoiti school pupils with Awaroa,
female kiwi from first kiwi transfer

Mountain bikes are not permitted in the national park.

Please keep to the tracks so as not to damage vegetation and to avoid toxins and traps used to kill pests.