Health and safety responsibilities of farmers to recreational visitors FAQ

This is a useful summary of when a hazard warning needs to be made. For further information see www.walkingaccess.govt.nz.

Stock Awareness for trampers crossing farmland

An explanatory guide to help you avoid unfortunate outcomes, from Ray Walton

What to do in a backcountry emergency

FMC (Federated Mountain Clubs) Bulletin of August 2016 contained a very useful article titled "What to do in a backcountry emergency". It is reproduced here as a four page document for you to download or print. Please read the advice before venturing forth!

Links
Clubs, National Organisations and Tramping Interests

 

Local Links

Whanganui Visitor Centre I-Site: 31 Taupo Quay, phone 0800 926 426 or email info@whanganui-isite.nz

National Organisations Links

Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ (FMC)
Department of Conservation
New Zealand Land Search and Rescue

Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) Whanganui
LandSAR Whanganui is a volunteer organisation that assists the NZ Police conduct search and rescue operations in Whanganui and other regions, at any time and in any weather.
Please donate at their Give-a-Little page.

Links to Other Tramping Clubs

“Kiwis don’t trek or hike; kiwis tramp!”