This is a short fully accessible loop track suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. It goes through forest and streams to a platform that sits partly over the water of Te Waikoropupū Springs.

The Whanganui River winds its way from the mountains to the Tasman Sea through countless hills and valleys. Lowland forest surrounds the river in its middle and lower reaches - the heart of Whanganui ...

A serviced campground in the Kauri Coast area. Camp beside a small but beautiful kauri stand. There are many walking tracks nearby. Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation ...

Black Hill Walk climbs through beech forest and stands of mānuka and kānuka onto Black Hill. Black Hill is a ‘roche moutonée’ (French for ‘rock sheep’), a volcanic rock shaped by glacial ice flowing ...

A gently sloping, easy walk through beautiful native bush. There is a notable variety of forest types to be found on this short walk. A pleasant walk through kamahi forest with views of the Tongariro ...

For your safety during March and April, the 'roar' (deer hunting season), you should wear hi-viz clothing and pack covers when tramping in the area.

This short walk is close to Rotorua and showcases the beautiful flora and fauna of Mt Ngongotaha. It is ideal for families or school groups. The Mt Ngongotaha Nature Loop is an easy bush loop track, ...

Mackintosh Hut is located in the mid-southern area of the Kaweka Forest Park. Wood burning stove – replace firewood for the next occupants. Long drop style toilet. Water from a tank and from a stream ...

Some species such as whitebait are migratory, moving between fresh and sea water environments to complete their lifecycles. Non-migratory species such as mudfish spend their entire life in freshwater.

Kingfishers have a wide range of unmusical calls, the most distinctive of which is the staccato ‘kek-kek-kek’ territorial call. Their status is 'Native, Not Threatened'. Nest sites are in cavities in ...

4WD is recommended on the access road into the Cobb valley (Cobb Dam Road) in winter, due to ice and/or snow. Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for ...

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 ...