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.

Our Legacy, Our Impact
Together, we are moving mountains





Latest News
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has announced proposals to trial car park charges at Dolomite Point (Punakaiki) and Franz Josef from October 2025 until [...]
Conservation law exists to protect Aotearoa’s public whenua — and because it is public, New Zealand public [...]
Federated Mountain Clubs has made a submission opposing the South Wairarapa District Council’s proposed Paper Road Access [...]
“The purpose of the conservation estate and the Department of Conservation is in its name: Conservation,” says [...]

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