Resources
Land Safety Code
Welcome to the New Zealand Land Safety Code1. Choose the right trip for you Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. It’s important to choose a trip that suits you and everyone in your group. Read more
Bushcraft Manual
Welcome to the New Zealand Bushcraft Manual. This manual has been developed to help newcomers and those with some experience to enjoy the New Zealand outdoors safely. Read more
Our Manuals
Explore our publications onlineAs 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 made fun interactive ways to learn how to stay safe in the outdoors. Explore the activities and skills below and try them out for yourself. 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
Begin planning for your next outdoor adventure with our FREE Outdoor Recreation Activity Guides. These online resources were proudly made with the help of our partners and packed with information to help guide you through the planning for your favourite outdoor activity. 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