Department of Conservation Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre

Nelson Central

Millers Acre, 1/37 Halifax Street, Nelson Central

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

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The Heaphy Track is one of the New Zealand Department of Conservation's nine Great Walks.
DOC Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre
DOC Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre
Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks, track conditions, weather and safety, hut and campsite bookings. Also heritage sites, cycleways, maps, marine reserves and conservation projects. Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people. Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk, Kahurangi National Park, Heaphy Track Great Walk and Mt Richmond Forest Park.

Operational Hours

8:30am-5:00pm Mon-Fri. 9:00am-4:00pm Sat-Sun.

Contact details

Address: Millers Acre, 1/37 Halifax Street, Nelson Central
Email: nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Phone: +64 3 546 9339

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