May 26, 2023Three track bridges close near Wānaka for upgrades May 20, 2023FMC Newsletter - May 2023 May 11, 2023MSC Connect - April 2023 May 05, 2023HOW TO SAVE A LIFE May 05, 2023Crisis-Hit Conservation Department Considers Closures, Offloads May 05, 2023The 4 NZ ‘bikepacking’ trails named by Lonely Planet among world’s best May 05, 2023What's up DOC? May 2023 Apr 24, 2023Redhills & Hollyford Track - April 2023 Apr 20, 2023FMC Newsletter - April 2023 Apr 11, 2023MSC Connect - Mar 2023 Apr 10, 2023Whats up Doc - Apr 2023 Mar 27, 2023Landsborough Headwaters - Mar 2023 Mar 20, 2023FMC Newsletter - March 2023 Mar 17, 2023Exploring Mt Owen and surrounds - A tramp in Kahurangi National Park - Feb 2023 Mar 13, 2023Northern Richmond Range Traverse - Feb 2023 Feb 20, 2023FMC Newsletter - Feb 2023 Feb 19, 2023Fastpacking: The new hiking craze taking over NZ's mountains Jan 31, 2023The best backcountry huts in the South Island for kids Jan 30, 2023MSC Connect - Jan 2023 Jan 25, 2023IVORY LAKE HUT - This alpine hut on the West Coast was set up to house glaciologists, but as the ice has melted, it has been sought out by intrepid trampers. Jan 20, 2023FMC Newsletter - Jan 2023 Jan 18, 2023SHUTES HUT - This four-bunk stone hut in the Ruahine Forest Park is unique and full of stories. Jan 14, 2023Heli-hiking on the Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand's epic frozen frontier Jan 11, 2023DOC urges visitors to protect pristine alpine lakes from 'lake snow' Jan 10, 2023The best summer walks you've never heard of Jan 06, 2023Two bridges are being designed to restore the Great Walk's access after the Heaphy River bridge was destroyed during a storm in February last year. Jan 05, 2023Poulter River, Minchin Pass, Otehake River, Lake Mavis & Kelly Range Traverse, Arthurs Pass NP - Jan 2023 Dec 26, 2022Ōmanui and Beyond A Transalpine Adventure Into the Glaisnock Wilderness Area Dec 23, 2022FMC Newsletter - Dec 2022 Dec 22, 2022MSC Connect - Dec 2022 Dec 21, 2022DOC says there are no 'current' plans to reduce back country huts nationally Dec 17, 2022120 metre bridge and new trail for Pauanui-Tairua Dec 13, 2022Top glacier sleuth trying to get more girls on ice Dec 10, 2022Doc Heritage Huts Listing Dec 09, 2022When you're backed up in the backcountry: How to poo properly in the wild Dec 03, 2022Mountain Adventure Climbing Mitre Peak Dec 02, 2022GODZONE An Insider’s Perspective Nov 29, 2022MSC Connect - Nov 2022 Nov 22, 2022Northland farmer’s goodwill returns walking access – Kai Iwi Lakes to Ripiro Beach Nov 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - Nov 2022 Nov 12, 2022Whats Up Doc - Nov 2022 Nov 12, 2022Popular swing bridge saved after DOC does a u-turn on its future Nov 08, 2022Hidden Hut & Turkeys Nest Biv, Marlborough - Oct 2022 Nov 07, 2022Abel Tasman Coast Track fully open after repairs to rain-hit sections Nov 04, 2022MSC Connect - Oct 2022 Oct 13, 2022MSC Connect - Sept 2022 Sep 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - Sept 2022 Sep 13, 2022'Stunning and unforgettable': Solo tramping the Gillespie Pass Sep 13, 2022On long and winding trail of a tramping legend Sep 13, 2022Series of poor decisions led to the death of a tramper in Nelson Lakes National Park - Coroner's report Sep 13, 2022Piano Flat swing bridge fails structural test after flood damage Sep 13, 2022MSC Connect - Aug 2022 Sep 11, 2022Riordans Hut/Waingaro Track, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2022 Sep 03, 2022Mt Murchison, Braeburn Range - Aug 2022 Aug 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - August 2022 Aug 04, 2022On long and winding trail of a tramping legend Aug 01, 2022Get out there – and get home with the goods | Alpine Hunting Jul 29, 2022Outlier TV Phil Rossiter Co Founder Old Ghost Road Mountain Bike & Tramping Trail Jul 27, 2022The Walking Access Commission Changes Its Name Jul 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - July 2022 Jul 12, 2022Whats Up Doc - July 2022 Jun 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - June 2022 Jun 12, 2022Whats Up Doc - June 2022 May 31, 2022North West Circuit, Rakiura - May 2022 May 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - May 2022 May 12, 2022Whats Up Doc - May 2022 May 04, 2022Cass Lagoon Saddle Track, Arthur's Pass NP - Apr 2022 May 01, 2022Edwards - Hawdon Route via Falling Mountain, Arthurs Pass N.P. - Apr 2022 Apr 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - Apr 2022 Mar 22, 2022Watson Creek - Mole Tops Route, Nelson Lakes - Mar 2022 Mar 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - Mar 2022 Mar 05, 2022Whats up Doc - Feb 2022 Mar 05, 2022Inwood Lookout to Ben Nevis - Feb 2022 Mar 01, 2022Makarora to Lake Ohau - Feb 2022 Feb 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - Feb 2022 Feb 06, 2022Buckland Peaks, Paparoa Range - Jan 2022 Jan 24, 2022Mountain Adventure Otira Face – Mt Rolleston Jan 24, 2022Mt Campbell to Flora Saddle, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2022 Jan 14, 2022FMC Newsletter - Jan 2022 Jan 14, 2022Lake Man Route, Doubtful Range, Lake Sumner F.P. - Jan 2022 Jan 04, 2022Red Hills - Richmond Alpine Route traverse - Jan 2022 Nov 22, 2021Lockett Range Lake Circuit - Nov 2021 Jun 14, 2021Fraser & Tin Ranges, Rakiura N.P. - June 2021 Apr 18, 2021St Arnaud Range North - Nelson Lakes, Apr 2021 Mar 18, 2021Maitland Ridge Track - Richmond F.P, Mar 2021 Mar 14, 20213 Passes + 2, Arthur's Pass N.P - Mar 2021 Mar 02, 2021Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021 Feb 09, 2021Kahurangi Point, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021 Jan 04, 2021Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2021 Dec 31, 2020Matiri Range, Kahurangi NP - Dec 2020 Aug 10, 2020Mt Campbell - Kahurangi NP, Aug 2020 Aug 02, 2020Moa Park-Mt Evans, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2020 Jul 26, 2020Beebys Hut, Mt Richmond F.P. - July 2020 Jul 05, 2020Baton Saddle, Karamea, Biggs Tops, Mt Luna, Kiwi Saddle - Kahurangi NP, July 2020 Jun 07, 2020Lodestone - Arthur Hut circuit, Kahurangi NP - June 2020 Mar 17, 2020Pelorus River to Richmond, Richmond F.P. - Mar 2020 Mar 09, 2020United & Champion Mine Loop, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Mar 2020 Feb 15, 2020Central Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP, Feb 2020 Feb 04, 2020Hapuku Hut - Mt Fyffe Hut Traverse, Seaward Kaikoura Range, Feb 2020 Jan 27, 2020Peel Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Jan 2020 Jan 05, 2020Lead Hills-Douglas Range Traverse, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2020 Dec 01, 2019Fyfe River - Mt Owen - Sunrise Peak circuit, Kahurangi N.P., Nov 2019 Nov 09, 2019Flora, Lodestone, Mt Hodder circuit - Kahurangi NP, Nov 2019 Oct 29, 2019Big River Hut, Victoria Forest Park - Oct 2019 Sep 08, 2019Snow Skills Training, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2019 May 08, 2019Ahuriri Expedition, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Apr 2019 Apr 07, 2019Mt Owen - Kahurangi N.P. - Apr 2019 Mar 30, 2019Richmond Range Expedition - Mar 2019 Mar 04, 2019Cobb Ridge, Lake Peel, Salisbury Lodge & Takaka River, Kahurangi N.P. - Mar 2019 Feb 22, 2019North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019 Jan 31, 2019Robinson River - Lake Christabel Circuit, Victoria Forest Park - Feb 2019 Jan 28, 2019Lake Lockett & Diamond Lake, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2019 Jan 19, 2019St Jacobs Hut, Lewis Pass - Jan 2019 Jan 07, 2019Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019 Nov 11, 2018Mt Starveall - Mt Richmond F.P. Nov 2018 Oct 22, 2018Leatham Circuit, Raglan Range - Oct 2018 Oct 14, 2018Robert Ridge - Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Oct 2018 Sep 25, 2018Lewis Pass to Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2018 Sep 06, 2018Flora, Asbestos Cottage & Balloon Hut circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2018 Aug 28, 2018Hunters Hut, Richmond Forest Park - Aug 2018 Aug 19, 2018Marahau to Akersten Bay, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2018 Aug 12, 2018Paske Hut, Upper Wairau River area - Aug 2018 Aug 07, 2018Snow Skills Training, Rainbow Skifield, St Arnaud Range - Aug 2018 Jul 23, 2018Gordons Knob North Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018 Jul 15, 2018Mt Richmond, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018 Jun 18, 2018Gordon's Pyramid circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - June 2018 Jun 11, 2018Ben Nevis, Richmond Range - June 2018 Jun 05, 2018D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds - June 2018 Apr 03, 2018Oparara Arches, Karamea - Apr 2018 Apr 03, 2018Cape Foulwind Walkway, Westport - Mar 2018 Apr 03, 2018Charming Creek Walkway - Mar 2018 Jan 30, 2018Thousand Acre Plateau, Matiri Range - Jan 2018 Jan 22, 2018Elaine Bay to Penzance, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2018 Dec 03, 2017Dun Mountain, Rocks & Browning Huts, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Dec 2017 Nov 26, 2017Saddle Hill, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Nov 2017 Nov 19, 2017Kirwans & Montgomerie Huts, Victoria Forest Park - Nov 2017 Nov 05, 2017Dew Lakes, Maungatapu - Mt Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2017 Oct 29, 2017Sylvester & Fenella Huts, Lockett Range traverse - Oct 2017 Oct 23, 2017Pupu Hydro Walkway, Golden Bay - Oct 2017 Oct 22, 2017Mt Stevens, Wakamarama Range, Golden Bay - Oct 2017 Oct 21, 2017Puponga Farm Park, Farewell Spit - Oct 2017 Sep 30, 2017Parachute Rock, St Arnaud Range, Nelson Lakes NP - Sept 2017 Sep 25, 2017Booths Cottage, Glenhope Scenic Reserve - Sept 2017 Sep 04, 2017Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017 Sep 03, 2017Wakaretu Bay Ridgeline, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017 Aug 27, 2017Pinchgut & Paddys Track, Travers Range, Nelson Lakes NP Aug 2017 Aug 25, 2017Wangapeka, Karamea, Leslie rivers & Tablelands - Kahurangi NP - Aug 2017 Jun 05, 2017Mt Haast, Victoria Forest Park - June 2017 Jun 05, 2017Duffys Creek, Victoria Forest Park - June 2017 May 22, 2017Wooded Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - May 2017 May 17, 2017Porter Rock, Abel Tasman N.P. - May 2017 Apr 25, 2017The Plateau, Red Hills - April 2017 Feb 15, 2016Three days working on the Kaimai Ridgeway Project Jan 15, 2016Gentle Annie & Atiwhatatu tracks - Tararua Forest Park - Jan 2016 Dec 25, 2015Rangiwahia, Pourangaki, Triangle, Iron Gate & Howletts Huts - Central Ruahines Dec 2015 May 04, 2015Parks Peak, Ruahine Corner, Colenso, Maropea Forks, Sunrise Huts circuit - Northern Ruahines 2015 Apr 26, 2014Scott/Kay Creek, Fraser Creek, Rock burn, Routeburn Shelter Trip, Fiordland NP - 2014 May 07, 2013Oamaru, Tussock, Harkness, Te Puke, Mangaturutu, Ballard Huts - ATC Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2013 Apr 02, 2013Cape Reinga Walkway 2013 Mar 09, 2013South Temple, Top, Hagens, Shamrock Huts, Ahuriri Valley circuit, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2013 Feb 28, 2012Monument, Main Huxley Forks, South Huxley Biv, Brodrick, Creswick Flats Huts - Hopkins, Huxley, Landsborough rivers, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2012 Jan 12, 2012Starveall, Old Man, Lake Chalice, Mid Goulter, Lower Goulter, Tarn, Mid And Upper Wairora Huts - Richmond Range Dec 2011 Jun 13, 2011Tussock, Boyd & Oamaru Huts - Kaimanawas 2011 Apr 28, 2011Mangamate & Central Whirinaki Huts - Whirinaki, April 2011 Mar 09, 2011Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 1-3 Mar 09, 2011Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 4-6 Mar 09, 2011Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 7-8 Feb 02, 2011Oamaru Hut, Waitewhoro saddle - Kaimanawas Jan 2011 Jan 04, 2011Holly & Kahui huts, Egmont NP - Jan 2011 Oct 28, 2010Tokenui & Te Waiti Huts - Urutawa Forest, Oct 2010 Aug 04, 2010Makatawa & Waingongoro Huts, Tahurangi Lodge - Mt Taranaki, July 2010 Aug 04, 2010Rangiwahia, Triangle, Rangiwahia huts - Ruahines, April 2010 Apr 22, 2010Mad Dog Hill, Studholme Saddle, Kaiarahi, Castle Camp, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kiwi Mouth, Back Ridge Hut - Kawekas Jan 2010 Mar 09, 2010Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse - Ballard, Mangaturutu, Harkness, Boyd, Waipakihi huts - 2010 Oct 30, 2009Waipakihi river, Motutere, Thunderbolt , Kaimanawa FP - Oct 2009 May 30, 2009Heritage Lodge, Tunupo, Iron Gate hut, Ruahine FP - May 2009 Feb 28, 2009Welcome Jack, Mt Rowe, Starvation creek, Coromandel - Feb 2009 Apr 30, 2008Purity, Wooden Peg, Kelly Knight, Pourangaki, Iron Peg, Mangaweka, Hikurangi & Kawhatau Base - Ruahines Easter 2008 Mar 25, 2008Patutu, Karikaringa, Thunderbolt, Motutere & Waipakihi, Kaimanawas March 2008 Jan 10, 2008Cape Brett Jan 2008 Jul 20, 2007Umakarikari, Kaimanawas July 2007 Apr 30, 2007Okiwi, Mt Hobson, Kaiarara Hut, Whangaparapara, Great Barrier Island Easter 2007 Feb 20, 2007Ruapehu-Tongariro Feb 2007 Feb 20, 2007Umakarikari, Waipakihi hut, Urchin , Kaimanawas - Feb 2007 Jan 05, 2007Bridge to Nowhere, Mangapurua Track, Whakahoro, Whanganui NP - Jan 2007 Jan 05, 2007Aorangi Forest Park Jan 2007 Aug 09, 2006Wangapeka, Karamea, Leslie rivers & Tablelands, Kahurangi NP - Aug 2006 Jun 25, 2006Makahu Saddle, Kaweka J, Whetu, Venison Tops, Mangaturutu Hut, Te Puia Lodge, Kawekas - June 2006 Apr 30, 2006Whakahoro, Coutts Place, Whanganui NP - April 2006 Apr 15, 2006Longview & Howletts Hut, Taumatataua, Sawtooth ridge, Rangioteatua, Waipawa Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara, Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP - April 2006 Apr 10, 2006Whakataka, Te Waiotukapiti, Central Waiua, Parahaki, Te Totara huts, Upokoatihi & Whites Clearings - Te Urewera NP - April 2006 Jan 28, 2006Mayor Island Jan 2006 Jan 02, 2006Rangiwahia & Iron Gates huts - Ruahine FP - Jan 2006 Aug 20, 2005Ruapehu Crater Lake Aug 2005 Jul 20, 2005Holly hut, Egmont NP - July 2005 Apr 30, 2005John Tait, Upper Travers, West Sabine, Blue Lake, Sabine, Angelus huts, Nelson Lakes NP -April 2005 Mar 20, 2005Rangipo hut, Tongariro NP - March 2005 Oct 14, 2004Mangaehuehu hut, Tongariro NP - Oct 2004 Oct 02, 2004Mt Pureora, Bog Inn Hut & Waihaha hut - Pureora Oct 2010 Aug 25, 2004Copland Valley, Westland Tai Poutini NP - Aug 2004
Jan 25, 2023IVORY LAKE HUT - This alpine hut on the West Coast was set up to house glaciologists, but as the ice has melted, it has been sought out by intrepid trampers.
Jan 18, 2023SHUTES HUT - This four-bunk stone hut in the Ruahine Forest Park is unique and full of stories.
Jan 06, 2023Two bridges are being designed to restore the Great Walk's access after the Heaphy River bridge was destroyed during a storm in February last year.
Jan 05, 2023Poulter River, Minchin Pass, Otehake River, Lake Mavis & Kelly Range Traverse, Arthurs Pass NP - Jan 2023
Sep 13, 2022Series of poor decisions led to the death of a tramper in Nelson Lakes National Park - Coroner's report
Feb 22, 2019North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019
Jan 07, 2019Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019
May 04, 2015Parks Peak, Ruahine Corner, Colenso, Maropea Forks, Sunrise Huts circuit - Northern Ruahines 2015
May 07, 2013Oamaru, Tussock, Harkness, Te Puke, Mangaturutu, Ballard Huts - ATC Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2013
Mar 09, 2013South Temple, Top, Hagens, Shamrock Huts, Ahuriri Valley circuit, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2013
Feb 28, 2012Monument, Main Huxley Forks, South Huxley Biv, Brodrick, Creswick Flats Huts - Hopkins, Huxley, Landsborough rivers, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2012
Jan 12, 2012Starveall, Old Man, Lake Chalice, Mid Goulter, Lower Goulter, Tarn, Mid And Upper Wairora Huts - Richmond Range Dec 2011
Apr 22, 2010Mad Dog Hill, Studholme Saddle, Kaiarahi, Castle Camp, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kiwi Mouth, Back Ridge Hut - Kawekas Jan 2010
Apr 30, 2008Purity, Wooden Peg, Kelly Knight, Pourangaki, Iron Peg, Mangaweka, Hikurangi & Kawhatau Base - Ruahines Easter 2008
Jun 25, 2006Makahu Saddle, Kaweka J, Whetu, Venison Tops, Mangaturutu Hut, Te Puia Lodge, Kawekas - June 2006
Apr 15, 2006Longview & Howletts Hut, Taumatataua, Sawtooth ridge, Rangioteatua, Waipawa Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara, Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP - April 2006
Apr 10, 2006Whakataka, Te Waiotukapiti, Central Waiua, Parahaki, Te Totara huts, Upokoatihi & Whites Clearings - Te Urewera NP - April 2006
Apr 30, 2005John Tait, Upper Travers, West Sabine, Blue Lake, Sabine, Angelus huts, Nelson Lakes NP -April 2005