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The Milford Track: the finest walk in the world
The Milford Track has been thrilling hikers for more than 150 years and the scenery is as perfect as ever,...
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The Rakiura Track: beauty in isolation
Tucked away on New Zealand’s third island, Stewart Island Rakiura, the Rakiura Track is a great opportunity for an island adventure.
The Routeburn Track: over the hills and far away
The Routeburn Track is the ultimate alpine adventure, taking walkers through ice-carved valleys and below the majestic peaks of the...
Lake Waikaremoana Track: around the rippling waters
The Lake Waikaremoana Track, in the remote Te Urewera region southeast of Rotorua, traces the shoreline of this spectacular lake,...
Nelson: living the good life
Tucked away at the top of the south, way off State Highway 1, Nelson is a town of 50,000 people...
Of the sea: surfing Aotearoa
The half light of dawn is a most magical time to be on the coast.
Whanganui Journey: paddle your own canoe
The Whanganui Journey is one of DOC's Great Walks, but it is less of a walk and more of a paddle.
Parininihi Marine Reserve
This 1800ha marine reserve encloses a typical slice of the north Taranaki coastline, as well as the possibly unique sponge...
Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve
Beneath the waves at the Poor Knights, New Zealand’s second marine reserve, the caves, arches, tunnels and sheer cliffs provide...
Tapuae Marine Reserve
The 1404ha Tapuae Marine Reserve on the rugged Taranaki coast close to New Plymouth and adjoining the Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf...
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