Department of Conservation Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre — Attraction in South Island

I visited here yesterday as I had made a booking in one of the DOC campsites and needed to change the arrival date. I was greeted with a lovely smile and asked “how could I help you”. After a short conversation the lady proceeded to try to change it for me. Unfortunately the computer done what computers do best and would not let her change the date. She took my information and said she would get it sorted as I had to catch a bus. I had no sooner got on the bus when I received a confirmation email confirming my date change. Sorry for referring to the lady as she and her but I never...

The ever helpful DOC office. If you're looking to get out and about around Queenstown or the Southern lakes, without any of the tour company propaganda, this is the place to stop in. Mountain forecasts, lots of independent track and walking information, and information about the National Parks in this, the most stunning part of NZ. A compulsory part...

Very helpful - especially for those seeking the best hikes around town (and some of them are not listed online..!). We got lucky to meet Tracy, who told us all we needed to know and beyond, giving us prons and cons of each hike, enriched with her personal experience. Greatly appreciated and thanks to her we chose the perfect walk...