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

Hiker surveying the water along Little River Rakiura Track, Rakiura Stewart Island

Great Walks mythbusting

Department of Conservation —  17/04/2023

There’s been a bit of misinformation going around about booking our Great Walks. We’ve written this blog to tackle the most common misconceptions.

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How to use a distress beacon

Department of Conservation —  06/04/2023

Today on the blog, keen tramper Ruth shares her experience activating a distress beacon and tips for how to use yours.

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Preventing and responding to wildfires: what you can do.

Department of Conservation —  07/03/2023

More fires mean more chance of people being caught in them. If you are camping, tramping or biking over the summer period (especially in areas with high fire danger), it’s important to be aware of what to do in a wildfire and how to protect yourself.

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