Who We Are

Founded in 1931, FMC is the only organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand advocating for the outdoor recreation community.

For almost a century FMC has been the leading voice for outdoor recreation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beginning as a small federation of tramping and alpine clubs, today we represent a growing membership of almost 100 clubs and organisations with over 22,000 members and around 1,000 individual supporters, as well as the wider outdoor community.

We are a national not-for-profit organisation led by an elected volunteer Executive Committee supported by a small part-time staff team.

Join us, if you too believe in an outdoor life worth living.