More people participate in recreation

Study after study shows time spent outside in nature increases happiness, health and wellbeing. We want those benefits for all New Zealanders. Who doesn’t?!

2.5 million New Zealanders aged 18+ visited public conservation land in the past year, which is great.

We would, of course, love to see all New Zealanders out enjoying the places we look after on their behalf.

Visit the DOC website to plan your next trip—and consider taking an uninitiated friend on the adventure—we all know someone who could do with an extra shot of happiness, health and wellbeing!