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Camping, walking/hiking/tramping, hunting, huts, cabins and campsites.

Forest ice cream: what deer and goats eat first 

Department of Conservation —  27/05/2026 — 6 Comments

Some forests feel full of life; others seem bare. The difference often comes down to selective browsing by introduced deer and goats.

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In Always Be Naturing, Hunting, Hunting , , ,
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Your guide to booking a Great Walk (or hut or campsite)

Department of Conservation —  10/05/2026 — 3 Comments

Don’t be caught unawares, left gutted and disappointed because you missed out. Here’s everything you need to know about how to book for the Great Walks season.

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In Great Walks, Recreation
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Winter warmers – fireplace etiquette

Department of Conservation —  06/05/2026 — Leave a comment

It’s cooling down around the country, so how do you stay warm – and safe – in a DOC hut?

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Rangers and volunteers refresh Ada Pass Hut

Department of Conservation —  27/04/2026 — 4 Comments

A team of DOC staff and Love Our Huts and Tracks volunteers recently had a great trip to refresh Ada Pass Hut in the Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve.

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In Huts, Jobs at DOC, Recreation, Volunteers
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Emerald and Blue Lake on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing – How To

Department of Conservation —  01/04/2026 — 2 Comments

It’s an iconic hike, you’ve seen it all over Instagram, and maybe you plan on hitting it this Easter: here’s how to get the most out of it, and what not to do. 

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In Central North Island, Recreation, Walking/hiking/tramping
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