Useful Links for trekking hiking and walking holidays

New Zealand links
Tramping Maps
Weather Forecasts
Overseas links
General selection
Responsible Tourism
Make a difference

New Zealand links

New Zealand Alpine Club

A Club aiming to encourage mountaineering, rock climbing and allied activities, the enjoyment and conservation of mountain regions and to bring together those interested in mountaineering

Federated Mountain Clubs

The national association of over 100 tramping, mountaineering, skiing, and mountain-biking clubs. Wwith a total of some 14,000 members.

Forest and Bird

The Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand is New Zealand’s largest national conservation organisation. The Society's mission is to preserve and protect the native plants and animals and natural features of New Zealand.

Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation is the central government organisation charged with conserving the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future New Zealanders.

NZ Mountain Safety Council

To promote safe practices in land-based recreational, educational, and adventure activities outdoors.

New Zealand Land Search and Rescue

When in serious trouble in New Zealand outdoors, these are the friends you will need.

Mountainz Video Blog

Interactive & friendly mountain news site.

The Sea Kayak Company

Seakayaking in Abel Tasman National Park.

Catamaran Sailing Charters

Catamaran Sailing Charters is a family owned business and Nelson region's longest operating boat charter company.

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Tramping Maps

www.linz.govt.nz

www.terralink.co.nz

www.mapshop.co.nz

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Weather Forecasts

www.metservice.co.nz

www.metvuw.com

Note: Daily Mountain forecasts follow 4pm news daily on RadioNZ

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Overseas links

Specialist mail order mountaineering and tramping map specialists

www.cordee.co.uk

www.stanfords.co.uk

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General selection

www.googleearth.com

Satellite imagery allows users to zoom in on anywhere in the world!

www.wordtravels.com

Handy basic information on visiting most countries in the world incl. visa, vaccinations etc.

www.thebigproject.co.uk/news

What's happening? Anywhere in the world? Oslo to Otago!

www.metcheck.com

48hr weather forecasts for anywhere in Europe

www.dohop.com

Impressive world airline routings and information

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Responsible Tourism

www.tourismconcern.org.uk

Non aligned UK based tourism watchdog.

www.ippg.net

Internationational Porter Protection Group (IPPG) works towards a sustainable and ethical trekking industry.

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Make a difference

www.tradeaid.org.nz

Discover beautiful handcrafted and artisan goods direct from talented producers to you.

www.fairtrade.org.uk

With simple shopping choices you can get farmers a better deal. And that means they can make their own decisions, control their futures and lead the dignified life everyone deserves.

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Website Design and Maintainence

www.sp.co.nz

Designed this website and many previous ones.

www.cactus.net.nz

Provides the hosting, database and booking form magic.

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