Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) celebrates outdoor recreation, cherishes our backcountry and acts to protect both for future generations. Our 20,000 members, from all corners of New Zealand, explore our wild places.
Latest News
Tenure review process must be lawful
FMC has respectfully suggested that Land Information New Zealand go back to the drawing-board with its preliminary proposal for the tenure review of the Simons Pass pastoral lease.
Backcountry Trust Launched
FMC, NZDA and Trail Fund announce the formation of the Backcountry Trust
Backcountry users are extremely passionate about the huts and tracks that allow them to […]
FMC pushing for public access to Twizel’s backyard
Omahau Hills, the “Port Hills” of Twizel are currently going through the tenure review process. FMC is pushing for increased public access including a low-level […]
FMC to Support Packrafting
FMC is pleased to announce that Packrafting has been chosen as the supported pursuit for FMC’s 2017/18 Outdoor Community campaign. This campaign was initiated in […]
Dreams for a ‘The Remarkables National Park’ reignited
A long-held dream, a national park that celebrates and preserves the dry highlands of Otago and Southland, has been reignited today as the Federated Mountain Clubs, […]
Remarkable Outdoors campaign launched
FMC has launched a campaign ‘Remarkable Outdoors’, designed to build the profile of conservation and outdoor issues as New Zealand heads into September’s general election. […]