Nelson Lakes National Park is situated in the north of New Zealand's South Island. The gateway to the park is St Arnaud, a 1-2 hour drive from Nelson or Blenheim.

Oteake Conservation Park covers large tracts of the St Bathans, Ewe, Hawkdun, Ida and St Marys ranges, and parts of the upper Manuherikia Basin. It protects outstanding landscapes including ...

Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 300 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.

Sweeping beaches, rocky headlands and stunning scenery are the rewards for the fit and well-equipped. Rakeahua Valley and Doughboy Bay can be added to the North West Circuit. Alternatively the ...

The classic Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit is a two to three day tramp involving a climb through beech-podocarp forest to some of the best alpine tops travel in the Tararua Forest Park. One of the four ...

Take a day tramp and enjoy spectacular views of Banks Peninsula and the Canterbury Plains from the Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki summit. The track starts from the Te Waipapa/Diamond Harbour wharf. If ...

Learn how to plan and plant a garden to attract native birds. Motukārara Conservation Nursery grows exclusively Canterbury native plants. We would love to grow your plants. Get in touch with us with ...

Adult (18+ years): $10 per night Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night Child/Infant (0–4 years): free Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put ...

The public conservation land we administer has different layers of protection, depending on which category or status it holds under various legislation. Not all conservation land is the same. Some ...

Remote high-country lakes, beech-clad mountains, wide rivers and hot springs complete this picturesque landscape, a tramper’s mecca and a safe haven for endangered species.

This two-room 16 bunk hut has separate dining / living space. The small clearing outside the hut is suitable for camping. Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) ...

Kawau is home to the iconic Mansion House. Surrounding the house and extending up the valley are exotic gardens established by Sir George Grey. Kawau Island is also the site of one of New Zealand's ...