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Places to visit on the internationally-important Chatham Islands, include the J.M. Barker (Hapupu) National Historic Reserve, one of only two national historic reserves in New Zealand.
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Chatham Islands New Zealand places to visit

Chatham Islands

Mangere Island. Photo: John Mason.

The Chatham Islands are located 860 kilometres east of Christchurch. DOC is responsible for 8,001 hectares, in 41 reserves in the island group.

New Zealand places to visit

Visitors on Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast. Photo: Melissa Perrott.

From forest parks to scenic reserves, alpine areas to protected coasts, there are hundreds of special conservation places.

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Have your say on conservation in your community

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

DOC visitor centres

Give feedback on a recent visit to a DOC place

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai