FMC has recently published its new Strategic Plan 2018 - 20 document, and updated its Policies document. Electronic versions of both documents can be [...]

Ten years ago the New Zealand Walking Access Commission was established, tasked to lead and support the negotiation, establishment, maintenance and improvement of free, [...]

Marlborough Tramping Club owns and maintains the Hodder Huts, which see plenty of use for the popular climb of Tapuae-o-Uenuku and other peaks in [...]

With its striking rock formations and all round views, the absence of any tracks and its proximity to civilization, Mt Titiroa is a [...]

We are delighted to welcome the clubs and members of the NZ Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association to FMC. The NZHGPA represents 13 regional [...]

The recipients of the 2018 FMC expedition scholarships have been announced. Simon Bell Memorial Expedition Scholarship Morgan Scully and Coraline Buchet, Victoria University of [...]

In a press release today DOC has announced the signature of an agreement with Orange Lakes (NZ) Ltd, describing public access through Hunter Valley Station. [...]

Oparara’s unique environment (From “Oparara Development - Kahurangi National Park", NZSS report, 20 Jan 2017) The Oparara Basin is a large area of approximately [...]

FMC is hosting a Conference and Special General Meeting in Palmerston North on Saturday 27 October 2018. Clubs in lower North Island are urged to [...]

As recently highlighted in the news, the population of Himalayan tahr in the Southern Alps appears to be out of control. While it's meant [...]

Lilydale Station, covering 4046ha of freehold land in the Canterbury High Country, has recently gone for sale. The station offers minimal opportunities for farming [...]

The Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) today announced the members of the new South Island High Country Advisory Group. https://www.linz.govt.nz/news/2018-08/high-calibre-candidates-for-high-country-advisory-group The [...]

Background The Hunter River flows 42km from the Main Divide of the Southern Alps into the head of Lake Hāwea. While the river's [...]

The Department of Conservation has publicly notified an application by Path New Zealand Limited for a lease and licence to build and operate a [...]

It is with sadness that we report on the passing of FMC's patron, Allan Evans. Allan was 95 years old. Allan was FMC's president [...]

A whole year after DOC's decision on the Waitaha hydro scheme was due, DOC sent all submitters a letter outlining a proposal by Westpower, [...]

The Backcountry Trust funds and supports volunteers to maintain huts and build tracks for outdoor enthusiasts including trampers, deerstalkers and mountain bikers. The Trust [...]

The Adams Wilderness Area extends over 466 square kilometers of pristine, rugged country in the Southern Alps, centred on the Garden of Eden and [...]

We are delighted to welcome Crystal Brindle from Te Anau as a new member of our Executive. Originally from the United States, Crystal is [...]

FMC is delighted to welcome Danilo to the staff team. Danilo should need no introduction to those with the latest copy of Moirs Guide- [...]

The Firearms Safety Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (FSCANZ) are disappointed that a hunter has been shot during the 2018 roar period in the [...]