Outdoor Activity Guides

Study up before your next outdoor adventure in Aotearoa by reading through these Outdoor Recreation Activity Guides. 

These online resources are packed with information to help guide you through the planning for your next outdoor activity, whether it is: 

  • Day Walking  
  • Mountain Biking  
  • Overnight Tramping  
  • Trail Running  
  • Hunting  
These guides cover the key elements of Know Before You Go: 
  • Plan your walk or ride  
  • Tell someone your plans 
  • Be aware of the weather  
  • Know your limits 
  • Take sufficient supplies

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Other Languages

Want to read it in another language? 

The Day Walking activity guide is available in: 

  • French  
  • German  
  • Spanish  

The Hunting Activity guide is also available in Te Reo.  

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Then head over to Plan My Walk to plan your next adventure.  
 
Plan My Walk makes it easy for you to find suitable tracks by searching the track name, using the map, or by applying filters. Once you’ve found your track, you’ll see all the information you need, such as:  

✔ Track alerts 

✔ Weather forecast 

✔ Interactive gear lists 

✔ Weather warnings 

✔ Real user reviews  

✔ Photos from Plan My Walk's outdoor community 

Plan My Walk is free to use and was made by trampers for trampers. 

Check out our Emergencies and Survival page 

Last edited: August 2026