Protecting an Outdoor Life
Worth Living
Protecting an Outdoor Life
Worth Living
Protecting an Outdoor Life
Worth Living
The voice of Aotearoa New Zealand’s outdoor recreation community, we stand for the freedom of the hills.
Federated Mountain Clubs represents individuals and 100 clubs who explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s wild places. We celebrate outdoor recreation, cherish our backcountry and take action to protect both for future generations.
FMC is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. Founded in 1931, we now represent over 22,000 outdoors people.

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Together, we are moving mountains





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The Department of Conservation (DOC) is trialing a car parking fee at the White Horse Hill car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and [...]
The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC) remains firmly opposed to the proposed Waitaha Hydro scheme. [...]
It's been a busy year so far here at FMC! If you'd like to see what we've [...]
FMC has recommended DOC decline a Manuka Point Station application to change a public access outcome of [...]

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