Outside in Aotearoa
What's happening outdoors around New Zealand. Track updates, mountain news and good reasons to get out there.
DOC has set Conservation Week 2027 for 19–25 April. Here’s what’s confirmed and how to start planning a useful local conservation activity.
Read more... : Conservation Week 2027 has its dates: 19–25 AprilNative planting at Buicks Bridge brings a local 4WD club and DOC together to repair vehicle-damaged ground near the Ashburton Lakes.
Read more... : A 4WD club helps repair damage at the Ashburton LakesArapuni Dam road works and a separate damaged trail section both affect planning. The vehicle detour is not a cycling route.
Read more... : Riding near Arapuni? Check these two separate closuresCardrona has moved its planned closing day to 18 October, with Bikes on Snow listed for the same day. Here are the dates to check.
Read more... : Cardrona extends the spring season to 18 OctoberDOC and the Backcountry Trust have announced a new agreement to work together. It does not decide the future of individual huts.
Read more... : The new backcountry hut partnership: what changes now?The track, car park and toilets are closed for repairs. DOC is aiming for the end of November, and visitors entering the worksite are causing delays.
Read more... : Wairere Falls is closed: give the repair work roomOturere Hut and campsite now have an 18 December opening date in DOC’s announcement, while work continues on the full circuit.
Read more... : Tongariro summer plans: check the new Oturere datesDOC plans gates at the first swing bridge. Here is how that differs from the new second bridge, and what to check before a visit.
Read more... : Heading to Hooker Valley? Know which bridge is changing
