The images can now be seen by people around the world after it launched globally on Google Maps and Google Earth earlier this week.
Sir David Attenborough lent support by providing narration in a video about kākāpō and their protected island habitats.
Kākāpō science advisor from DoC, Dr Andrew Digby, said it is a fantastic way to share the kākāpō with the world.
"No one forgets their first kākāpō encounter. We want lots of people to be able to see them, but with just 148 individuals, few get the chance.
"Google provides a way for everyone to experience kākāpō, the special places in which they live, and some of the work that we do to protect them.
"We're grateful to Google for making this happen, and particularly to Sir David Attenborough for his support."
Matt Jenke from Google New Zealand said rough conditions on the islands made capturing the kākāpō difficult.
"Crawling through dense bush with an 18kg camera on your back isn't easy.
"Kākāpō are also extremely good at camouflage, often we'd search for an hour or so only to look down and find one sitting just metres away.
"The payoff is significant, we hope the images raise awareness of the work being done to protect the kākāpō, a taonga of Ngāi Tahu and much loved by New Zealanders and fans all over the world."
Maps, Earth and video links
Kākāpō on Codfish Island
Kākāpō and DOC ranger on Codfish Island
Kākāpō with DOC ranger and iwi representative
Kākāpō video, narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Kākāpō: The Endangered Parrot of the Night
