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Kōhanga Atawhai – Manson Nicholls Hut sits on the edge of Lake Daniell. You can swim in the shallow lake in the summer or fish for trout. The original hut on this site, Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut, ...
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. From the visitor centre, follow the Holly Hut Track through subalpine scenery to the junction with the Kōkōwai Track, just past the Boomerang Slip.
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. Starting from the visitor centre, follow the Connett Loop Track and then descend the Ngatoro Loop Track. The track eventually crosses the unbridged ...
Acheron Road is open 7 am – 7 pm daily from 1 October to Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April – whichever is later. Acheron Road can close without warning. No dogs. Other pets on conservation ...
Base yourself at one of the beachside campsites and enjoy fishing, swimming, surfing or several walks. A lodge is available to community groups. Follow SH1 to Tuamarina (9 km north of Blenheim or 20 ...
A scenic climb to a viewing point beside a commercial translator tower. This track travels into the alpine environment and may be impassable due to snow and ice in the winter. This is a scenic climb ...
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki is a mountainous area that encompasses three volcanic cones. The main peak of Taranaki Maunga (2,518 m) forms the nucleus of the park. It is the most recent and only active ...
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Read the terms and conditions of entry into the DOC visitor survey prize draw. Information on how to enter the promotion forms part of these terms and conditions of entry. Entry into the promotion is ...
There’s something very special about that moment you spot whio in the wild – especially for the first time. We’re excited to be running a whio photo/video competition for Whio Awareness Week this year ...
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, formerly known as Egmont National Park, can be found on the western coast of New Zealand's North Island. Here the volcano Taranaki rules supreme.
The Around the Mountain Circuit s a challenging track that passes through forests, rivers and spectacular alpine scenery. High and lowlevel options exist for some sections, with higher level options ...