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Exploring the wonders of the Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand's great walks

Five alternatives to the New Zealand Great Walks

Fraser & Tin Ranges, Rakiura N.P. - June 2021

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MSC: Plan My Walk App

FMC Newsletter - May 2021

St Arnaud Range North - Nelson Lakes, Apr 2021

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FMC Newsletter - April 2021

Video maker's solo tramp to isolated area to share with those in lockdown

How a blind man walked the Milford Track

Maitland Ridge Track - Richmond F.P, Mar 2021

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FMC Newsletter - Mar 2021

3 Passes + 2, Arthur's Pass N.P - Mar 2021

Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021

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FMC Newsletter - Feb 2021

Kahurangi Point, Kahurangi NP - Feb 2021

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FMC Newsletter - Jan 2021

Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2021

One of the wharfs at Nydia Bay

Matiri Range, Kahurangi NP - Dec 2020

Looking north to the Needle & Haystack

FMC Newsletter - Dec 2020

Topo Map Source Update

FMC Newsletter - Nov 2020

FMC Newsletter - OCT 2020

FMC Newsletter - Aug 2020

FMC Newsletter - Sept 2020

Mt Campbell - Kahurangi NP, Aug 2020

Moa Park-Mt Evans, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2020

Beebys Hut, Mt Richmond F.P. - July 2020

FMC Newsletter - July 2020

Baton Saddle, Karamea, Biggs Tops, Mt Luna, Kiwi Saddle - Kahurangi NP, July 2020

FMC Newsletter - June 2020

Lodestone - Arthur Hut circuit, Kahurangi NP - June 2020

FMC Newsletter - May 2020

FMC Newsletter - April 2020

FMC Newsletter - Mar 2020

Pelorus River to Richmond, Richmond F.P. - Mar 2020

First stage of $13.3m Taranaki Crossing route upgrade under way

What's up DOC - Mar 2020

United & Champion Mine Loop, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Mar 2020

Native whio blue ducks spread wings outside Egmont National Park to farmland

Update post-floods of the Hollyford-Pyke loop

The best alternative Great Walks of New Zealand

What's up DOC - Feb 2020

FMC Newsletter - Feb 2020

Routeburn and Milford walking tracks closed due to 'significant' storm damage.

Central Arthur Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP, Feb 2020

A mountain mission like no other deep in the Kahurangi National Park

Outdoor groups back Northland's Elliot Bay walkway proposal

Hapuku Hut - Mt Fyffe Hut Traverse, Seaward Kaikoura Range, Feb 2020

Peel Range Traverse, Kahurangi NP - Jan 2020

What's up DOC - Jan 2020

Lead Hills-Douglas Range Traverse, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2020

Doc Dec 2019 Newsletter

FMC Newsletter - Dec 2019

New Zealand's newest great walk opens on the West Coast

Fyfe River - Mt Owen - Sunrise Peak circuit, Kahurangi N.P., Nov 2019

Major slip on NZ's newest Great Walk

Arthur's Pass overtaken by 'biggest mice plague in five years'

Doc Nov 2019 Newsletter

FMC Newsletter - Nov 2019

Flora, Lodestone, Mt Hodder circuit - Kahurangi NP, Nov 2019

Big River Hut, Victoria Forest Park - Oct 2019

FMC Newsletter - Oct 2019

How five months in the wilds of New Zealand gave Laura the courage to change her life

$13m Mt Taranaki walking track project gets green light from Government

FMC Newsletter - Sept 2019

Snow Skills Training, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2019

FMC Newsletter - Aug 2019

Two weeks off beaten track in Kahurangi National Park

Too popular and damaged walks removed from tramping guide book

New Powell Hut to keep Kiwis in touch with their outdoor heritage

New Zealand's newest Great Walk: What it's like to walk the Hump Ridge track

FMC Newsletter - July 2019

FMC Newsletter - June 2019

1955 Safety in the Mountains video

Rob Roy Glacier: A Kiwi track for all seasons

FMC Newsletter May 2019

Miriam Lancewood Epic Female Expedition

Should national parks be locked up or liberated for public use?

DOC facing opposition to helicopters, bikes and races in National Park

Tongariro Alpine Crossing – be prepared for winter conditions

Moonlight Hut Construction Video

Track bookings for the Paparoa Great Walk will open at 9:30 am 12 June.

Ahuriri Expedition, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Apr 2019

FMC Newsletter April 2019

New opening date for Paparoa Track

Mokihinui River catchment land to be added to Kahurangi National Park

New tracks open - Carrick Range

Mt Owen - Kahurangi N.P. - Apr 2019

Richmond Range Expedition - Mar 2019

FMC Newsletter March 2019

Cobb Ridge, Lake Peel, Salisbury Lodge & Takaka River, Kahurangi N.P. - Mar 2019

North Temple, South Temple, Ahuriri and Dingle Burn, Ahuriri Conservation Park - Feb 2019

The Heaphy's Enchanted Forest

Robinson River - Lake Christabel Circuit, Victoria Forest Park - Feb 2019

Lake Lockett & Diamond Lake, Kahurangi N.P. - Jan 2019

St Jacobs Hut, Lewis Pass - Jan 2019

Hellfire, Misery, Branch, Judges, Coldwater and Lee creek circuit, Raglan Range - Jan 2019

Station also has tourism, honey income

Christchurch's Quail Island opened by Department of Conservation for weekend stays

Mt Starveall - Mt Richmond F.P. Nov 2018

More New Zealanders heading out on our Great Walks following hike in tourist fees

With rugby struggling, is tramping becoming our national sport?

New MSC Alpine Tramping Videos Series released

Leatham Circuit, Raglan Range - Oct 2018

The call of the Tora Coastal Walk

Robert Ridge - Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Oct 2018

Kahurangi's John Reid Hut gets a makeover

Routeburn Track: One of the world's most magnificent hikes

Popular Powell hut to be demolished and rebuilt for $750,000

Lewis Pass to Sabine Hut video - Sept 2018

Lewis Pass to Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes N.P. - Sept 2018

Flora, Asbestos Cottage & Balloon Hut circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - Sept 2018

Hunters Hut, Richmond Forest Park - Aug 2018

Marahau to Akersten Bay, Abel Tasman NP - Aug 2018

Paske Hut, Upper Wairau River area - Aug 2018

Kaituna Track - Volunteers repair storm-damaged DOC track after fears it may be closed forever

Hunter Valley: The rough road to paradise

Snow Skills Training, Rainbow Skifield, St Arnaud Range - Aug 2018

Why walking tourism is such a big deal

Gordons Knob North Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018

Mt Richmond, Mt Richmond Forest Park - July 2018

Looking thru the saddle between Mt Fell and SP 1613 to Mt Fishtail

Whio duckling boom delights Whirinaki visitors

Popular Queenstown day walk on Ben Lomond hosts huge number of search and rescue missions

Taking a hike: Why walking tourism is such a big deal

Gordon's Pyramid circuit, Kahurangi N.P. - June 2018

Great Walks shortlist released

Great Walks differential pricing trial 2018/19

Sounds walking track one step closer to Greatness?

Day tripping in Canterbury's winter wonderland

Ben Nevis, Richmond Range - June 2018

D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds - June 2018

Slip closes popular Mt Taranaki track route for winter

Waitākere Ranges forests to close 1 May

Could this be New Zealand's best new day trip?

Stunning time-lapse video of New Zealand

Oparara Arches, Karamea - Apr 2018

Cape Foulwind Walkway, Westport - Mar 2018

Charming Creek Walkway - Mar 2018

Freedom versus wild camping: 'Being around other campers dirtied my experience'

National Parks plan review amid growing tourism, endangered species

The ultimate ten-day Northland itinerary

Thousand Acre Plateau, Matiri Range - Jan 2018

DOC huts running out of water

Elaine Bay to Penzance, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2018

Hut warden cleans hut and loos but would not trade her job for anything

Kiwi sanctuary walk a hidden gem, even during the day

Exploring New Zealand's Deserted Dusky Track

A quick guide to New Zealand's Great Walks

How to go tramping with young children

Funding boost of $700k will improve Taranaki Crossing infrastructure

Auckland Council votes against full closure of Wāitakere Ranges

New South Canterbury connects Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve to Hunter Hills

Dunn Mountain, Rocks & Browning Huts, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Dec 2017

Saddle Hill, Mt Richmond Forest Park - Nov 2017

New Functionality - Opentopomaps

Kirwans & Montgomerie Huts, Victoria Forest Park - Nov 2017

Dew Lakes, Maungatapu - Mt Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2017

The risks and rewards of New Zealand’s outdoors

From sun to snow in a day at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Sylvester & Fenella Huts, Lockett Range traverse - Oct 2017

Pupu Hydro Walkway, Golden Bay - Oct 2017

Mt Stevens, Wakamarama Range, Golden Bay - Oct 2017

Puponga Farm Park, Farewell Spit - Oct 2017

Parachute Rock, St Arnaud Range, Nelson Lakes NP - Sept 2017

Booths Cottage, Glenhope Scenic Reserve - Sept 2017

Alpine guide frustrated at casual attitudes

Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017

Wakaretu Bay Ridgeline, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017

Weekend walk along Hollyford Track, Fiordland, is a spirit-lifting experience

Pinchgut & Paddys Track, Travers Range, Nelson Lakes NP Aug 2017

Wangapeka, Karamea, Leslie rivers & Tablelands - Kahurangi NP - Aug 2017

Tourism is breaking its social contract

Mt Haast, Victoria Forest Park - June 2017

Duffys Creek, Victoria Forest Park - June 2017

Wooded Peak, Mt Richmond Forest Park - May 2017

Porter Rock, Abel Tasman N.P. - May 2017

The Plateau, Red Hills - April 2017

FMC calls for Tourism Taskforce

Expedition Scholarships Announced

New Topo Map overlay functionality

Topo Map transparency set at zero.

Fishing, kayaking and hiking in quake-struck Kaikoura

Department of Conservation launches track upgrades

Three days working on the Kaimai Ridgeway Project

Gentle Annie & Atiwhatatu tracks - Tararua Forest Park - Jan 2016

Rangiwahia, Pourangaki, Triangle, Iron Gate & Howletts Huts - Central Ruahines Dec 2015

Parks Peak, Ruahine Corner, Colenso, Maropea Forks, Sunrise Huts circuit - Northern Ruahines 2015

Scott/Kay Creek, Fraser Creek, Rock burn, Routeburn Shelter Trip, Fiordland NP - 2014

Oamaru, Tussock, Harkness, Te Puke, Mangaturutu, Ballard Huts - ATC Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse 2013

Cape Reinga Walkway 2013

South Temple, Top, Hagens, Shamrock Huts, Ahuriri Valley circuit, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2013

Monument, Main Huxley Forks, South Huxley Biv, Brodrick, Creswick Flats Huts - Hopkins, Huxley, Landsborough rivers, Ruataniwha Conservation Park - 2012

Starveall, Old Man, Lake Chalice, Mid Goulter, Lower Goulter, Tarn, Mid And Upper Wairora Huts - Richmond Range Dec 2011

Tussock, Boyd & Oamaru Huts - Kaimanawas 2011

Mangamate & Central Whirinaki Huts - Whirinaki, April 2011

Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 1-3

View north from Green Saddle

Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 4-6

Looking north back to Kakapo peak

Douglas to Arthur Range, Kahurangi NP - 2011 Traverse Days 7-8

Oamaru Hut, Waitewhoro saddle - Kaimanawas Jan 2011

Holly & Kahui huts, Egmont NP - Jan 2011

Tokenui & Te Waiti Huts - Urutawa Forest, Oct 2010