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
After years of advocacy, changes to health and safety legislation will help reopen outdoor spaces previously restricted by landowner liability concerns.
The Matangi station, a private property with wonderful recreational opportunities, is a tussock-cloaked landscape jewel located close [...]
Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is taking the next step to protect Griffin Creek, a unique West Coast river, [...]
The Department of Conservation has announced that plans to roll out heat detectors to all backcountry huts with [...]

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