Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) celebrates outdoor recreation, cherishes our backcountry and acts to protect both for future generations. Our 21,000 members, from all corners of New Zealand, explore our wild places.
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FMC’s submission on the application by Precision Helicopters Ltd for landings in the Hokitika backcountry
The Department of Conservation publicly notified an application for a concession by Precision Helicopters Ltd for regular landings in the backcountry inland of Hokitika. […]
Ruapehu access provisions
FMC, along with other interested organisations and individuals, has been talking to DOC and Ruapehu Alpine Lifts regarding access to Tongariro National Park.
Ruapehu Alpine lifts […]
Milford Opportunities Project survey
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi is New Zealand’s premier visitor attraction and a world class iconic destination, attracting nearly 1 million visitors per year. It is located […]
2020 FMC Expedition Scholarship applications are open
Introducing KiwiShare – Federated Mountain Clubs’ 2020 election campaign
KiwiShare is about New Zealanders’ place in our wild outdoors. It’s about genuinely fostering backcountry recreation for all New Zealanders and properly looking after the […]
Griffin Creek: back under imminent threat
The Department appears to be trying to aid concessionaires to sneak through major damage in a 'minor / non-notifiable' variation.