CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

How to be a low impact camper

Get the most out of your stay at a DOC campsite, minimise your impact and respect people, wildlife and places.

Image: Camping on the Whanganui Journey © Laura Honey | DOC ckw.nz/doc-camping

Time to get out and explore Tairāwhiti

“We’ve got some beautiful spots on our doorstep waiting to be explored,” says DOC Senior Ranger Moira Lee. “Te Kuri Walkway in Gisborne, Cooks Cove Walkway in Tolaga Bay, and the DOC campground in Anaura Bay are all open for visitors.

IMAGE: Anaura Bay © Moira Lee | DOC ckw.nz/tai-rawhiti-24 | ckw.nz/east-coast-24

DOC Northland readies for a busy summer

DOC is gearing up for a busy summer, with thousands of campers expected to flock to popular Northland campsites.

Northland’s DOC campsites have always been a favourite for summer holidaymakers, offering unique experiences from coastal views to tranquil bush settings. We encourage people to plan ahead and book early where possible, especially during peak times and be aware of the rules in place to protect these special places. 

No dogs.

Image: Mimiwhangta Campground with campers © DOC ckw.nz/doc-northland-24

Lighting fires on public conservation land

Find out when and where you can light fires at huts, campsites and in the backcountry on public conservation land.

Image: Christina Wray | Creative Commons ckw.nz/doc-fires

Meat the G.O.A.T

Wild goat meat is one of the most lean and high-protein meats. In the National Wild Goat Hunting Competition DOC teamed up with Cazador restaurant to share some tasty wild goat recipes.

Image: DOC © Cazador restaurant cazador.co.nz | ckw.nz/goat-recipes

Leave Denniston relics where they lie

DOC has a simple message for locals and visitors to top West Coast tourist destination and Tohu Whenua site Denniston — “leave Denniston relics where they lie.”

Image: Denniston relics © DOC` ckw.nz/relics

Celebrating 10 years of West Coast Marine Reserves

The main intent of marine reserves is as areas for scientific study. But they have also been celebrated as places to enjoy the natural environment, and as a kind of insurance against the impacts that people can have on the sea. They are a place where fish and other sea life can grow, sustaining local habitats and breeding stocks. Each of the reserves has unique features.

ckw.nz/wc-10yrs | ckw.nz/wc-marine| Image: ©DOC

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track becomes New Zealand’s 11th Great Walk

Hump Ridge Track is a 3-day loop over sub-alpine tops and around rugged coastline in southern Fiordland. It opened as our 11th Great Walk on 25 October 2024. Image: ©DOC ckw.nz/11th-great-walk ckw.nz/hump-ridge-24 | ckw.nz/hump-ridge-book