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
New strategic plan and policies
FMC has recently published its new Strategic Plan 2018 – 20 document, and updated its Policies document.
Electronic versions of both documents can be […]
FMC welcomes Walking Access Act 2008 Review
Ten years ago the New Zealand Walking Access Commission was established, tasked to lead and support the negotiation, establishment, maintenance and improvement of free, certain, […]
Hodder Hut fees and access
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 the […]
FMC welcomes the NZ Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
We are delighted to welcome the clubs and members of the NZ Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association to FMC.
The NZHGPA represents […]
2018 FMC Expedition Scholarship recipients announced
The recipients of the 2018 FMC expedition scholarships have been announced.
Simon Bell Memorial Expedition Scholarship
Morgan Scully and Coraline Buchet, Victoria University of Wellington Tramping Club, […]
Hunter Valley agreement signed
In a press release today DOC has announced the signature of an agreement with Orange Lakes (NZ) Ltd, describing public access through Hunter Valley […]