Conservation Week 2014 |

Lake Mahinapua. Photo: Michael Dawes | CC BY-NC 2.0.

Sweet spots on the West Coast

Department of Conservation — 06/11/2014

To celebrate Conservation Week we’ve asked DOC staff to share with us their favourite local conservation places. Today, Jose Watson, shares four of her faves from the West Coast.

In Conservation Week 2014, West Coast Castle Hill, Charming Creek, Lake Mahinapua, Mangatini Falls, Pororari River, Westport

Kayaking. Robinson's Bay. Photo: @michelleluciad | instagram.

Photo of the Week: Kayaking in Akaroa Harbour

Department of Conservation — 05/11/2014

It’s Conservation Week and today’s photo speaks to the “Discover the world where you live” theme.

In Conservation Week 2014, Photo of the week Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Conservation Week, Instagram, Kayaking

Hole in a limestone rock formation. Photo: Time Bradley | CC BY-NC 2.0.

Explore Waitomo’s Ruakuri Bush Walk

Department of Conservation — 04/11/2014

To celebrate Conservation Week we have asked DOC staff to share with us their favourite local conservation spot. Today, Ranger Erana Stevens, introduces us to Waitomo’s Ruakuri Bush Walk.

In Conservation Week 2014, Waikato Bush Walk, Caves, King Country, limestone, ruakuri, waitomo

Motuarohia/Robertson Island. Photo: Emma Gawen | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Enjoy Motuarohia in the Bay of Islands

Department of Conservation — 03/11/2014

To celebrate Conservation Week we have asked DOC staff to share with us their favourite local conservation spot. Today, Ranger Helen Ough Dealy, takes us to Motuarohia/Roberton Island in the Bay of Islands.

In Conservation Week 2014, Northland Bay of Islands, Dotterel, Motuarohia, Roberton Island