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Fishing is something that everyone can enjoy on public conservation land.
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Things to do
Introduction
With a range of outdoor activities to do in conservation places, there's something for everyone.
Walking and tramping
No matter where you are, or how long you've got, there's a walk for everyone. Take a break in the outdoors and get in touch with nature.
Camping
Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. DOC manages more than 200 campsites throughout New Zealand. Choose from forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.
Hunting
If you've got a permit to hunt on public conservation land, there are many places to go and plenty of different species to hunt.
Bird and wildlife watching
Boating
Caving
Climbing
Diving and snorkelling
Fishing
Four wheel driving
Horse riding
Kayaking and canoeing
Mountain biking
Quad and trail biking
Rafting
Scenic driving
Skiing and ski touring
Parks & recreation
Places to go
Things to do
Places to stay
Know before you go
DOC maps: Discover the outdoors
Popular
Walking & tramping
Great Walks
Safety in the outdoors
Camping
Hunting
Stay in a hut
Dog access
Visitor centres
Toyota Kiwi Guardians
Nature
Native animals
Native plants
Pests & threats
Habitats
Biodiversity
Conservation status
Identify a species
Popular
Birds A - Z
Kiwi
Tuatara
Predator Free 2050
1080
Kauri dieback
Myrtle rust
Get involved
Conservation education
Training
Volunteer
Have your say
Run a project
Apply for permits
Funding
Popular
Let nature in
Conservation activities
Online courses
Have your say
Volunteer
Conservation Week
Drone use on conservation land
Our work
Heritage
Managing threats to nature
Maps and data
Monitoring
Places with projects
Species programmes
Popular
Tiakina Ngā Manu
Kākāpō Recovery
Māori sites
Partial reviews of general policies
Icon heritage sites
Takahē Recovery Programme
Bird banding
Biodiversity inventory and monitoring toolbox
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