The long, slow flowing pools of the lower river provide ideal habitat for very large brown trout. These trophy-sized fish present a fantastic challenge for anglers, particularly during summer when ...

This hut is on the Te Araroa Trail and can be busy over summer. Motorised access over Maling Pass is closed during the winter, if the track is wet or there is high fire danger. There is usually snow ...

Pararaki Hut was built in 1964 by the New Zealand Forest Service for pest animal control work in the area and is a standard S70 / 6 bunk design. It was used extensively by Landcare Research every ...

Adult (18+ years): $10 per night Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night Child/Infant (0–4 years): free Bookings aren't required. But before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for ...

19 new marine protected areas are now in place in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana. These areas will contribute to a healthier Gulf for future generations. Find boundaries and maps on this website and ...

Read the restrictions and conditions on sports fishing in certain rivers and lakes of Fiordland National Park due to the threat of didymo. Due to the threat of Didymosphenia geminata, and other water ...

This popular walk has spectacular views across the pristine waters of the Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve and ends at the iconic beach archway. The track starts at the top of Grange Road. Plan your ...

Keep to the 4WD track initially as this is a public access easement through private farmland. You will pass a sign for Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park when you reach the park boundary. Red Stag Hut ...

A series of on-site information panels explain the various vegetation zones in the park. The track begins 250 m above the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre on SH48. Unauthorised use of drones is ...

Today you can stand on the spot where history was made and imagine the moment when Gabriel Read saw the "gold shining like the stars in Orion on a dark frosty night”. At first glance the valley may ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. After taking in the sights of the two craters on the Crater Lake Walk, continue north and upwards through regenerating native vegetation and past the ...

Old Dunstan Road is closed 1 June – 30 September each year. Gladbrook Road is closed for lambing 1 September – 31 October each year. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. The Stonehurst ...