Walking
- Wonder Walkers
A web community for women who walk.
Tramping
- Backcountry avalanche advisory
Regional avalanche risk forecasting.
- New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
Safety training and resources.
- Federated Mountain Clubs
National association of tramping, mountaineering and other outdoor clubs.
- New Zealand Alpine Club
The NZAC owns several alpine huts accessible to trampers.
- New Zealand Department of Conservation
DOC is responsible for both conservation and facilitating backcountry recreation. DOC maintains and extensive track and hut network. - Peak Bagging New Zealand
Walking with kids
- Trailbabies Network
Information on how to get started walking and tramping with a young family. - Trailbabies Christchurch
Meetup group organising child-friendly day and overnight walks near Christchurch.
Mapping
- Walking Access / Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa
Interactive map provided by the New Zealand government's Walking Access Commission. Shows legal roads, access strips, easements and so forth. - NZ Topo Map
Interactive topographic map of New Zealand. - NZTopo Maps
Another interactive topographic map of New Zealand., excluding search functions. - DOC Maps
Interactive map showing tracks, huts, campsites, conservation land.
Huts
- Remote Huts
Details of a number of interesting West Coast huts, including access and maintenance information.
Weather
- MetVUW
- MetService
Weather forecasts for both coastal and mountain locations.- Weather warnings
- Satellite imagery
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