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.
• Heritage sites.
• Cycleways.
• Maps.
• Marine reserves.
• Conservation projects.
• Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people.
• Arthur’s Pass National Park.
• Native birds include the kea, the world’s only alpine parrot, and the Great Spotted Kiwi (Roroa).
• Walk to a nearby waterfall or hike up an alpine peak.