In New Zealand, we are lucky that more than a third (33.4 per cent) of all land is legally protected conservation land. About 8.5 million hectares comes under the protection of DoC. Among them are ...

DOC huts are the only accommodation available, though as with many of the other walks, guided packages are available with ...

Fortunately, we have the perfect guide to the best hiking trails and tracks for beginners. Shaun Barnett, author of Tramping in Aotearoa, New Zealand’s best 45 Tramps, offers advice for first-time ...