Resources
NZ Land Safety Code
Welcome to the New Zealand Land Safety Code The Land Safety Code offers five key pieces of advice which will ensure you have a great trip in New Zealand's great outdoors. 1. Read more
Bushcraft Manual
Welcome to the New Zealand Bushcraft Manual. This manual has been developed to help hikers and trampers, whether you’re a beginner or advanced, to safely enjoy tramping in New Zealand’s great outdoors. Read more
Our Manuals
Explore Our Publications Online As we no longer make printed copies of our publications, we have uploaded them for you to explore online or download yourself. Some are still relevant and up to date with others purely uploaded for historical preservation and intrigue. Read more
E-Learning Tools
Welcome to our E-Learning Tools section where we have created fun and interactive ways to learn about staying safe in the outdoors. Read more
Multi-Language Resources
With the help of our partners, we have developed translated versions of our resources. International visitors intending to recreate outdoors can now access information to help them prepare. Click the languages below to open them in a PDF browser and download them. Read more
Outdoor Activity Guides
Study up before your next outdoor adventure in Aotearoa by reading through these Outdoor Recreation Activity Guides. Read more
Mountain Cameras
Remote mountain cameras provide a useful source of information about past and current weather conditions. Read more
Mia & Leo Go Wild - Children's Book
An outdoor adventure awaits Mia and her younger brother Leo – their first family overnight tramp to Whiowhio Hut. As they set out on their journey through New Zealand’s native forest, their family meets an assortment of fellow adventurers, each facing an outdoor obstacle of their own. Read more