DOC’s works in partnership with the Backcountry Trust to fund volunteer work on huts and tracks. This supports our aim to benefit New Zealander's recreation. In some regions, the work on the remote hut and track network is integral to the support of volunteer biodiversity efforts in the backcountry.
The Trust is an independent entity established by the Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand, New Zealand Deerstalkers Association and Trail Fund NZ. It receives funds and support from DOC, individual donors and sponsorship partners. The trust has partnerships with Fletcher Building, Kingspan/Thermakraft, Bivouac Outdoors, Red Hut Wines and Swanndri.
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What work does the Trust do?
Trust volunteers and contractors are passionate about outdoor recreation and preserving Aotearoa’s rich inheritance of remote huts and tracks. Their work helps maintain access to our country's remote places for future generations of backcountry explorers.
Since its inception in 2014, volunteers have restored of over 300 huts and maintained 1,500 km of walking and mountain biking tracks. Over 1,400 volunteers have invested 100,000 hours into these projects.
To find out more, visit the Backcountry Trust website.
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