New Zealand National Parks Information Guide

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 11 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about: 
•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings 
•Heritage sites 
•Cycleways 
•Maps 
•Marine reserves 
•Conservation projects 
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people

Ōtautahi / Christchurch Visitor Centre

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have in-depth local knowledge about:

- Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
- Track conditions, weather, and safety
- Hut and campsite bookings

Nelson Lakes National Park: day walks and multi day walks.
Angelus Hut and Bushline Hut bookings required all year round. 

Rotoiti / Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre

We provide a comprehensive, impartial information and booking service for Cambridge, the Waikato and New Zealand for accommodation, activities and travel bookings.

The Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Centre is part of New Zealand's official Visitor Information Network.

We invite you to visit Cambridge where you will discover our welcoming community, beautiful seasons and green spaces, boutique retail, award winning eateries, adventure, tranquil places to stay, cycling and rural activities.

Explore our website and discover Cambridge for yourself. Visit us for free information and maps, and to make you bookings for Cambridge and all of New Zealand, we look forward to assisting you.

Cambridge isite Visitor Information Centre

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about:

•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings
•Heritage sites
•Cycleways
•Maps
•Marine reserves
•Conservation projects
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people

•Gate way to Mt Aspiring National Park

Tititea / Mt Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about:

- Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks. 
- Track conditions, weather, and safety. 
- Hut and campsite bookings, heritage sites, cycleways, maps, marine reserves. 
- Conservation projects, Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people. Kapiti Island Nature Reserve and Matiu/Somes Island.

Wellington/Poneke Visitor Centre

In 1914, more than 40,000 Australians and New Zealanders left Albany, bound for the Great War. This is their story.

The National Anzac Centre is Australia's foremost museum honouring the Anzac legend. Set within Albany Heritage Park, the Centre offers visitors a deeply personal connection with the Anzac experienc...

National Anzac Centre

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about:

•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings
•Heritage sites
•Cycleways
•Maps
•Marine reserves
•Conservation projects
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people

•Displays and information on the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
•Watch the short film "Edge of Wilderness"
•Marine life: penguins, seals, and dolphins


Awarua / Haast Visitor Centre

The Taumarunui i-SITE Visitor Centre provides expert local knowledge and free, objective advice on travel throughout the Ruapehu region and New Zealand.

The centre provides a complete reservation service for nationwide accommodation and activities, as well as car and campervan hire, ferry, train and coach passes and domestic flights.

Taumarunui isite Visitor Information Centre

DOC Taranaki / Egmont National Park Visitor Centre
Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about:

•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings
•Heritage sites
•Cycleways
•Maps
•Marine reserves
•Conservation projects
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people

•Gateway to Taranaki / Egmont National Park

Egmont National Park Visitor Centre

Our daily shuttle service offers transport from New Plymouth city to the North Egmont Visitor Centre on Mount Taranaki and a return trip at the end of the day (or after several days if arranged). Reservations Essential Transport to other destinations available on request Tailor-made Tours of New Plymouth and Taranaki also available on request

Taranaki Mountain Shuttle

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about: 

•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety•Hut and Campsite bookings 
•Heritage sites 
•Cycleways 
•Maps 
•Marine reserves 
•Conservation projects 
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people
•Dawson Falls and East Egmont walks Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm Thurs-Sun

Dawson Falls Visitor Centre

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about: 
 - Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
 - Track conditions, weather, and safety
 - Hut and Campsite bookings 
 - Heritage sites 
 - Cycleways 
 - Maps 
 - Marine reserves 
 - Conservation projects 
 - Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people
 - Westland Tai Poutini National Park
 - Franz Josef Glacier 
 - fox Glacier



Westland Tai Poutini NP Visitor Centre

Come and explore our award-winning Visitor Centre and native New Zealand forest. Discover the home of some of the world’s most fascinating and rare wildlife.

Walk independently or with one of our knowledgeable guides (bookings required). Then relax over a coffee in our Horopito Café and enjoy one of the most stunning views in Dunedin.

Look forward to seeing you here… Team Orokonui

Orokonui Ecosanctuary 

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about: 
•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings 
•Heritage sites 
•Cycleways 
•Maps 
•Marine reserves 
•Conservation projects 
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people
•Wildlife -Northern royal albatross / toroa at Tairoa Head, one of the two mainland breeding locations in the world.-yellow-eyed penguins, little blue penguins, and NZ sea lions

Ōtepoti Dunedin isite Visitor Information Centre

Located an easy drive south of central Auckland and an easy drive north of Hamilton City right in the heart of stunning New Zealand countryside. Experience breathtaking views of the Coromandel, Auckland City, Hamilton City and both the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Feel the rush of free-falling in the experience of a lifetime with our expert team Our commitment to Safety Safety Management Systems (SMS) is the new standard of safety management required by all New Zealand operators. GoSkydive New Zealand is the first and only Skydiving organisation certified by the Civil Aviation Authority in accordance with its new rules.



GoSkydive New Zealand Ltd

Situated on the picturesque Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is one of New Zealand’s premier visitor attractions. 
Take one of our exclusive one hour guided tours providing greater detail of either the Castle and its history, or the development and creation of the gardens.  Advanced booking required.

Larnach Castle

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery is specialised wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education centre, located in Palmerston North's Victoria Esplanade.

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery connects generations of New Zealanders and visitors directly with the conservation of some of our most endangered species.

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery

The Kauaeranga Visitor Centre is your gateway to the Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel Forest Park and Northern Coromandel region. We are New Zealand's Official Visitor Centre Network. We Can Help You With Information, Bookings, Advice & Friendly Local Services. Free Advice.

Information on:

- Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks.
- Track conditions, weather and safety.
- Hut and campsite bookings
- Heritage sites, cycleways, maps, marine reserves, conservation projects
- Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people.


Kauaeranga Visitor Centre

Join us for a totally unique experience seal swimming with New Zealand Fur Seals in their own spectacular environment on Kaikoura's beautiful coast! Snorkelling with wild New Zealand Fur Seals, in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, truly is a unique experience. 

It's one of those simple nature experiences that opens your mind to the sheer magnificence of our natural environment and its amazing inhabitants. A breath taking nature activity. You won’t believe how curious, friendly and playful New Zealand Fur Seals can be in the water. 

**Highlights**  

-   Snorkelling tour
-   Swim with wild New Zealand Fur Seals
-   Waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula
-   Intimate group of like minded adventurers
-   Unique experience
-   Lonely Planet world's 'Top 10 Marine Encounters'

Seal Swim Kaikoura

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about:

•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings
•Heritage sites
•Cycleways
•Maps
•Marine reserves
•Conservation projects
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people

• Pancake Rocks, and the Blowholes in action during high tide
• Paparoa Track, our newest Great Walk
• Pike29 Memorial Track
• Amazing limestone caves
• Spectacular Great coast road
•Beach walks, horse treks and river kayaking
•Walks in the virgin subtropical rainforest of Paparoa National Park
•The Westland Petrel, flying overhead in winter

Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre

It is THE bouldering area of new zealand, as well the spiritual centre of the universe. When you pass by, just stop for a short walk along the giant boulders and be amazed by the formations

Castle Hills, Bouldering And Walking

Located in Greymouth on the West Coast, Monteith’s Brewery is the leading craft
brewery in New Zealand and a recognised Qualmark Gold visitor experience, thanks to our great hospitality, fabulous menu, prompt service, and wonderful stories; not to mention, our selection of award-winning beers and ciders.

Come and enjoy something from our locally inspired menu, explore our range of craft beers and ciders with a tasting tray, enjoy our free museum, or shop all things Monteith’s.

Upon request, visitors can take a guided 45-minute brewery tour to learn about the brewing process first hand.  For more information on our tours please contact us on 03 768 4149, or email hospo@thebrewery.co.nz.

Make sure you stop in while out adventuring the West Coast of New Zealand.


Monteith's Brewery Tour

The Māori words ‘Te Papa Tongarewa’ mean ‘container of treasures’. At the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, you’ll discover the treasures of our land and people, and hear their stories told with authority and passion.

General admission to Te Papa is free however our range of engaging and informative tours enrich any Te Papa visit, and bring the stories of New Zealand’s land and people to life. A tour with one of our knowledgeable Hosts is a fun way to help orientate the first-time visitor, and adds depth and understanding to the Te Papa experience. 

Te Papa, including Te Papa Tours, is a Qualmark-endorsed visitor activity and has achieved Qualmark Enviro-Gold accreditation.

Open every day of the year.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Discover Wellington with an easy-paced 2 to 2-1/2 hour walk. Departs the i-SITE Visitor Centre every day at 10am. Local guides introduce you to the vibrant culture, history and hidden treasures that you won't find in a guide book. Wellington is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a rich history as New Zealand's capital. 

Walk Wellington

Restricted to self contained vehicles, for 4 nights maximum in a single calendar month.

In Aotearoa New Zealand DOC is focussed on protecting our nature, history and culture. We want to show visitors to public conservation land how to visit the Kiwi way.

Hawkes Lookout 

Restricted to self contained vehicles, for 4 nights maximum in a single calendar month

In Aotearoa New Zealand DOC is focussed on protecting our nature, history and culture. We want to show visitors to public conservation land how to visit the Kiwi way.

Elsthorpe Carpark

Chinamans Bluff

Dawson Falls Carpark

Dominion Road Carpark

Waituhi Viewpoint

Pillars of Hercules Carpark

From Titirangi: Follow Titirangi Rd through village to roundabout. Exit onto Scenic Dr, travel approx. 5.5kms.

Parking on left at Arataki Visitor Centre in main carpark.

Restrictions: NO animals allowed. Max. 8 vehicles at one time. Max. 1 night stay in summer; 2 nights in winter. Max. vehicle length 10m. Gates locked outside of Visitor Centre open hours (exit only possible).

Arataki CSC Overnight parking Area *CLOSED*

Superbe lac avec deux jolies track à travers la forêt et autour du lac.

In Aotearoa New Zealand DOC is focussed on protecting our nature, history and culture. We want to show visitors to public conservation land how to visit the Kiwi way.

Thicket Burn Campsite

Australia's Nationally Accredited Information Centres are staffed by local experts and are your one-stop-shop for maps of the region and information about the best things to see, as well as booking tours and accommodation.

Goulburn Visitor Information Centre

Temora Visitor Information Centre

Located on the banks of the spectacular Kawarau Gorge, the Goldfields Mining Centre is a historic reserve, protected by New Zealand's Department of Conservation to depict the life and working conditions of Otago's early goldminers.

It's visitor centre, in a beautiful garden setting offers "home-cooked" morning and afternoon teas and a wide range of luncheon menus. A gold gallery featuring jewellery from local craftsmen provides the opportunity to take home a souvenir. Relax with coffee in the gardens after visiting this historic site, or book a thrilling jet boat trip onboard Goldfields Jet.

Goldfields Mining Centre

Situated approximately 19km southeast of Auckland, Botany Town Centre is one of New Zealand’s largest retail developments, with over 176 specialty stores and a unique garden-setting. Managed by AMP Capital Shopping Centres, Botany Town Centre’s retailers range from popular electronic and technology stores including  JB Hi-Fi, to Rebel Sports, one of Auckland’s largest Farmers stores, a New World supermarket, The Baby Factory, Briscoes and a full complement of banks, fashion stores, gift and specialty stores and New Zealand’s most popular café and restaurant chains.
 The centre provides diverse entertainment choices from LUX at Hoyts Cinema, to the Doolan Brothers bar and restaurant, Goode Brothers and a variety of other international cuisines. Alongside its retail offering, Botany Town Centre is a community hub for other services including the Botany Library, the Botany Town Centre community garden and a variety of education, childcare, medical and health providers.

Botany Town Centre

World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in the New Zealand vacation wish-list.

The glowworm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as our expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveller. Enjoy the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 120 years of cultural and natural history.

THE BOAT RIDE
Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Meander underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you'll immediately experience a serene ambience by tiny glowworms that light your way.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Small parking area with limited parking space. Restricted to self contained vehicles, for 4 nights maximum in a single calendar month

In Aotearoa New Zealand DOC is focussed on protecting our nature, history and culture. We want to show visitors to public conservation land how to visit the Kiwi way.