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Birdlife flourishing on the Old Ghost Road

Department of Conservation —  01/07/2019

There are now so many birds along the Old Ghost Road that some are rating it as the best part of their experience.

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Photo of the week: Mountain biking on the Heaphy Track

Department of Conservation —  26/04/2017

Today’s photo is from the Heaphy Track, located in the Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman area.

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Alan Eskrick riding the Maitland Track.

My favourite mountain bike track: Nelson/Tasman region

Department of Conservation —  15/02/2016

It’s Bike Wise Month. To celebrate, Alan Eskrick from Mountain Bike Trails Trust, has a favourite trail to add to your hit list.

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Wederburn Station buildings in winter. Photo: DOC.

Photo of the Week: Wedderburn Station, Otago Central Rail Trail

Department of Conservation —  20/05/2015

Wedderburn Station—little changed from when built in 1900—is one of the iconic landmarks of the Otago Central Rail Trail.

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Leif Roy. Stage One, at Whites Bay outside of Blenheim. Photo: Caleb Smith ©

World’s top mountain bikers tackle top New Zealand trails

Department of Conservation —  06/04/2015

DOC’s Nydia Bay, Wakamarina and Mount Robertson tracks recently hosted 120 mountain bikers, including 25 of the world’s best, as they competed in the first New Zealand Enduro.

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