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Your safety is your responsibility

Fabulous walks, rides, climbs and heritage sites are found throughout New Zealand's backcountry (outdoors). Visiting these places is often a memorable experience.

Going bush (tramping/hiking, mountaineering) is also serious recreation business. But it becomes really serious for others when a trip goes wrong and search and rescue teams are called in to help lost, sick, injured or expired adventurers.

Plan, prepare and equip yourself well for a safe and enjoyable adventure of any length in the backcountry.

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Weather

Weather information

Learn more

Mountain safety council website

www.beacons.org.nz

Backcountry avalanche advisory website

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

View a list of DOC Visitor Centres
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