DOC manages a network of over 950 huts of all shapes and sizes. Find out where they are and the facilities they offer.
DOC manages vehicle or boat-accessible camping areas on conservation land. Discover their locations and facilities provided.
DOC provides lodges, cabins and cottages in scenic settings throughout New Zealand. They are accessible by vehicle, boat or short walk.
Find out about fees, bookings, hut passes, facilities and planning your stay in a DOC backcountry hut.
Learn about fees, bookings, facilities and planning your visit to a DOC conservation campsite.
Plan your trip to a lodge, cabin or cottage. Find out about fees, facilities and services provided.
Freedom camping is generally permitted on public conservation land but there are areas where it is not permitted or is restricted.
DOC caters to a range of campers and camping styles; from lush forest settings, to sandy beaches and shimmering lake locations. So what are you waiting for? Find the camper within!
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DOC maps: Discover the outdoors - DOC's key places, campsites, tracks and huts, and visitor centres on a map
Check, Clean, Dry between waterways and stop the spread of didymo.
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:1. Plan your trip2. Tell someone3. Be aware of the weather4. Know your limits5. Take sufficient supplies
DOC visitor centres
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