Research from a predator control operation on Rakiura/Stewart Island to protect pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel from extinction has provided valuable insights into the impact of 1080 bait on the ...

DOC will begin charging for car parking at three South Island sites – Punakaiki, Franz Josef and Aoraki/Mount Cook – from 15 December onwards. “We are running a paid car parking pilot programme over ...

A new collaborative approach to managing wild deer in Ruahine Forest Park aims to reduce pressure on native forests while recognising the important role hunters and local communities play in caring ...

The next steps in an ambitious plan to eliminate all pests from Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park will begin later this month. Led by Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP), on behalf of Te Manahuna Aoraki ...

The iconic Mueller Hut in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has had a spruce up, which is no easy feat. The hut sits at 1850 m and looks out over New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook. It ...

Nestled in the Canterbury foothills is a very special site with a rich history – Ōtūwharekai Hakatere Heritage – now recognised as a new Tohu Whenua site. Ōtūwharekai, a network of wetlands near the ...

Touted as the longest in New Zealand, the new swing bridge being built in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has been giving everyone a bit of a headache. Contractors refer to it as “the beast” for its ...

Glaciers scoured the Fiordland landscape for tens of thousands of years, carving the fiords, lakes and deep U-shaped valleys so typical of the area. Glaciers scoured the Fiordland landscape for tens ...

As a result of this consultation, an amendment to the Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary management measures has been approved. It comes into effect 4 July 2026. With the Minister ...

Follow Earnslaw Burn through bush to the tussock basin at the head of this valley for impressive views of an icefall on Mt Earnslaw/Pikirakatahi. This track is for experienced trampers only. It is ...

The 2024 Taupō Fishery Anglers Notice contains rules which all anglers must comply with. The Taupō Fishery Regulations also contain some additional legal requirements relating to the Taupō Fishery.

You do not need to book this hut (first come, first served) but fees still apply. Standard Bookings not required - first come, first served 12 bunk beds This hut is on the Te Araroa Trail and can be ...