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Planning a trip in the backcountry? - brochure

Published:

December 2011

This brochure contains information and advice for people planning to go walking or tramping in New Zealand's backcountry.


Summary

Find out what equipment to take, the skills and knowledge you need, the different standards of track and levels of fitness required to attempt them and other information and safety advice to help plan a safe and enjoyable trip in New Zealand's backcountry.

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Parks & recreation

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

Authors and others wanting to use DOC recreation information in publications should contact recreation@doc.govt.nz

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