Places
Newly added places
Belmont Regional Park
Local council park or reserve. 3,691ha. Updated 31 August. Created 31 August 201031 August.
A forested plateau between Lower Hutt and Porirua Harbour. The park is managed by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.
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Oteake Conservation Park
Conservation Park. 64,805ha (250mi2). Updated 24 May 201024 May.
A new park covering the ranges near St Bathans, south of the Waitaki River.
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Waipunga Forest
Place. Created 30 March 201030 March.
A fairly neglected area between the Whirinaki Forest and the Napier-Taupo Rd. Two old huts there and very overgrown tracks
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Waima Forest
Place. Created 23 January 201023 January.
Northland s better known for its beaches than its tramping. But this forest gives some good oportunities for day trips and, with a well appointed hut, you could probably plan an overnight trip as well.
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Rakiura National Park
National Park. 157,000ha (606mi2). Updated 2 November 20092 November.
New Zealand's newest and southernmost park, on Stewart Island.
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St James Conservation Area
Conservation Area. 78,196ha (302mi2). Updated 27 October 200927 October.
A large new recreational area featuring tussock grasslands, and including the headwaters of the Waiau and Clarence Rivers. The conservation area is crossed by the St James Walkway and Te Araroa.
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Lewis Pass National Reserve
National Reserve. 18,295ha (71mi2). Updated 12 October 200912 October.
A small park occupying the forested valleys around Lewis Pass and bordering Lake Sumner and Victoria Forest Parks as well as Nelson Lakes National Park. Ample overnight and day walking options in the area. Commercial hot pools at Maruia Springs ...
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Whareorino Conservation Area
Place. Created 5 July 20095 July 2009.
On the western side of the North Island between Te Kuiti and the coast. The main feature of this area for trampers is Leitch's Hut
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Lake Colenso
Place. Updated 23 June 200923 June 2009.
A pristine natural lake in a podocarp basin in the middle of the Ruahine Ranges
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Waitaha River Hot Springs
Place. Created 15 June 200915 June 2009.
Located in the Morgan Gorge next to the torrential Waitaha River.
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