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Richmond Range, Nelson
View east from Pillar Point towards Farewell Spit
Sunset at Kirwans Hut, Victoria Forest Park
Traversing Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau western Rim
Lake beside Tarn Hut, Richmond Range, Nelson
View west to Mt Ruapehu from the Kawekas

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Two weeks off beaten track in Kahurangi National Park

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Too popular and damaged walks removed from tramping guide book

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

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

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FMC Newsletter - July 2019

FMC Newsletter - June 2019

1955 Safety in the Mountains video

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Rob Roy Glacier: A Kiwi track for all seasons

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FMC Newsletter May 2019

Miriam Lancewood Epic Female Expedition

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

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

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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

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

Lake Lockett & Diamond Lake, Lockett Range - 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

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

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Mt Starveall - Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2018

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

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With rugby struggling, is tramping becoming our national sport?

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New MSC Alpine Tramping Videos Series released

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Leatham Circuit, Raglan Range - Oct 2018

The call of the Tora Coastal Walk

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

Kahurangi's John Reid Hut gets a makeover

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

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

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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

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Hunter Valley: The rough road to paradise

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

Why walking tourism is such a big deal

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Gordons Knob North Peak, Richmond Forest Park - July 2018

Mt Richmond, Richmond Forest Park - July 2018

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

Whio duckling boom delights Whirinaki visitors

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

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

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

Great Walks shortlist released

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Great Walks differential pricing trial 2018/19

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Sounds walking track one step closer to Greatness?

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Day tripping in Canterbury's winter wonderland

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Ben Nevis, Richmond Range - June 2018

D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds - June 2018

Slip closes popular Mt Taranaki track route for winter

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Waitākere Ranges forests to close 1 May

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

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Stunning time-lapse video of New Zealand

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Aparara 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'

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National Parks plan review amid growing tourism, endangered species

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The ultimate ten-day Northland itinerary

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Thousand Acre Plateau, Matiri Range - Jan 2018

DOC huts running out of water

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Elaine Bay to Penzance, Marlborough Sounds - Jan 2018

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

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Kiwi sanctuary walk a hidden gem, even during the day

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Exploring New Zealand's Deserted Dusky Track

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A quick guide to New Zealand's Great Walks

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How to go tramping with young children

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Funding boost of $700k will improve Taranaki Crossing infrastructure

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Auckland Council votes against full closure of Wāitakere Ranges

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New South Canterbury connects Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve to Hunter Hills

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

Saddle Hill, Richmond Forest Park - Nov 2017

New Functionality - Opentopomaps

Kirwans & Montgomerie Huts, Victoria Forest Park - Nov 2017

Dew Lakes, Maungatapu - Richmond Forest Park, Nov 2017

The risks and rewards of New Zealand’s outdoors

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

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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

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Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017

Wakaretu Bay Ridgeline, Marlborough Sounds Sept 2017

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

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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

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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

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Expedition Scholarships Announced

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New Topo Map overlay functionality

Topo Map transparency set at zero.

Fishing, kayaking and hiking in quake-struck Kaikoura

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Department of Conservation launches track upgrades

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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

Makatawa & Waingongoro Huts, Tahurangi Lodge - Mt Taranaki, July 2010

Rangiwahia, Triangle, Rangiwahia huts - Ruahines, April 2010

Mad Dog Hill, Studholme Saddle, Kaiarahi, Castle Camp, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kiwi Mouth, Back Ridge Hut - Kawekas Jan 2010

Kaweka-Kaimanawa Traverse - Ballard, Mangaturutu, Harkness, Boyd, Waipakihi huts - 2010

Waipakihi river, Motutere, Thunderbolt , Kaimanawa FP - Oct 2009

Heritage Lodge, Tunupo, Iron Gate hut, Ruahine FP - May 2009

Welcome Jack, Mt Rowe, Starvation creek, Coromandel - Feb 2009

Purity, Wooden Peg, Kelly Knight, Pourangaki, Iron Peg, Mangaweka, Hikurangi & Kawhatau Base - Ruahines Easter 2008

Patutu, Karikaringa, Thunderbolt, Motutere & Waipakihi, Kaimanawas March 2008

Cape Brett Jan 2008

Umakarikari, Kaimanawas July 2007

Okiwi, Mt Hobson, Kaiarara Hut, Whangaparapara, Great Barrier Island Easter 2007

Ruapehu-Tongariro Feb 2007

Umakarikari, Waipakihi hut, Urchin , Kaimanawas - Feb 2007

Bridge to Nowhere, Mangapurua Track, Whakahoro, Whanganui NP - Jan 2007

Aorangi Forest Park Jan 2007

Wangapeka, Karamea, Leslie rivers & Tablelands, Kahurangi NP - Aug 2006

Makahu Saddle, Kaweka J, Whetu, Venison Tops, Mangaturutu Hut, Te Puia Lodge, Kawekas - June 2006

Whakahoro, Coutts Place, Whanganui NP - April 2006

Longview & Howletts Hut, Taumatataua, Sawtooth ridge, Rangioteatua, Waipawa Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara, Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP - April 2006

Whakataka, Te Waiotukapiti, Central Waiua, Parahaki, Te Totara huts, Upokoatihi & Whites Clearings - Te Urewera NP - April 2006

Mayor Island Jan 2006

Rangiwahia & Iron Gates huts - Ruahine FP - Jan 2006

Ruapehu Crater Lake Aug 2005

Holly hut, Egmont NP - July 2005

John Tait, Upper Travers, West Sabine, Blue Lake, Sabine, Angelus huts, Nelson Lakes NP -April 2005

Campsite below Travers Pass

Rangipo hut, Tongariro NP - March 2005

Mangaehuehu hut, Tongariro NP - Oct 2004

Mt Pureora, Bog Inn Hut & Waihaha hut - Pureora Oct 2010

Welcome Flat, Douglas Rocks huts, Westland Tai Poutini NP - Aug 2004

Holly & Pouakai huts, Egmont NP - July 2004

Whakapapaiti hut, Tongariro NP - June 2004

Puketi Forest River Bash Feb 2004

Round the Mountain Track, Whakapapiti, Mangaturuturu, Mangaehuehu, Rangi huts, Tongariro NP - Jan 2004

Round the Mountain track, Mangaturuturu & Rangipo huts - Tongariro NP -Nov 2003

Kerin Forks hut, Waterfall Face, Siberia , Gillespie Pass - Aspiring NP Jan 2003

Harper, Whithorn, Browning, Popes passes, Dry Creek/Hunts Ridge, Otira - Arthurs Pass NP - Five Passes Feb 2002

John Tait, Cupola, Upper Travers, West Sabine, Blue Lake, George Leon, Sabine, Angelus, Bushline huts , Nelson Lakes NP - Sept 2001

Ada Pass, Bobs, East Matakitaki huts, Mole saddle, Sabine & Angelus huts, Nelson Lakes NP - Jan 2001

Milford Track 1990