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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Latest News
Access to Needle Block, Kaimanawa Mountains
In the FMC Bulletin 204 (June 2016, page 44-45) we featured an article by Dennis Brown (Auckland TC) on the Needle Block in the […]
Wai-iti River land disposal application declined
In June 2019, the Department of Conservation notified an application to dispose of approximately 5 ha of public conservation land in the Wai-iti River, […]
Backcountry Hut Pass discount at Lake Waikaremoana huts
One of many benefits of an FMC Membership Card is a 30% discount on DOC’s Backcountry Hut Pass. While a Backcountry Hut Pass cannot […]
FMC Policies Refresh
FMC published a policies document in December 2018. It was the result of a year-long policies review process that included consultation with clubs. Hard copies […]
2019 FMC Expedition Scholarship recipients announced
The recipients of the 2019 FMC Expedition Scholarships have been announced:
Simon Bell Memorial Expedition Scholarship
- Luca Karjalainen, Otago University Tramping Club, for a trip to […]
FMC’s Youth Award Grant
Are you currently planning your Gold-level Adventurous Journey for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award? Would a cash grant help you have an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life?