Department of Conservation opens bookings for 2025/26 Great Walks season

Thursday 15 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 May 2025, 6:00am

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The Department of Conservation has opened bookings for the 2025/26 season, including backcountry huts, cabins, and lodges. Initial availability includes the Heaphy, Kepler, Rakiura, and Hump Ridge tracks, with Heaphy Track bookings opening on 15 May.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 15 May 2025, 5:00am

   Will the Department of Conservation’s website hold up as Great Walks bookings open? (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 15 May 2025, 6:00am

   Far North news in brief: DoC huts open; mental health talks and property values (opens in new tab)