FMC – The website of Federated Mountain Clubs

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.

About Us

Our Legacy, Our Impact

Together, we are moving mountains

Be it advocating for wise management of New Zealand’s conservation land, protecting public access to it, supporting our members or providing a space for a constructive debate – our work has and continues to create a positive impact.

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Latest News

The purpose of our public conservation lands is conservation: FMC responds to the government’s proposed overhaul of conservation law and access charging
“The purpose of the conservation estate and the Department of Conservation is in its name: Conservation,” says FMC President Megan Dimozantos, responding to the [...]

Overseas Investment Bill could undermine public access
“New Zealanders must retain their right to enjoy the places that define who we are,” says FMC [...]
FMC advocacy helps scale back quarry proposal in South Westland
In a win for UNESCO protection's integrity and conservation generally, a 15-hectare quarry proposal for old-growth forest [...]
Call for fair treatment of users in proposed car park charging scheme at Aoraki/Mount Cook
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is trialing a car parking fee at the White Horse Hill car [...]