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Welcome to AdventureSmart New Zealand!
The best online source to prepare you for heading into New Zealand's great outdoors, linking you to important resources and information that you need to know before you go out on foot, into the snow or onto or into the water.
Know before you goWhere are you going?
Pick your NZ environment
LandThe bush or forest
WaterInto or by the water
BoatingInto a boat or float
LearnBe AdventureSmartWhat are you doing?
Popular Activities
Power Boats and Sailing
Multi-day Tramping/Hiking
Swimming
Trail Running
Short Walks and Day Hikes
Hunting
Mountain BikingWho have you told?
Follow the New Zealand Search and Rescue Outdoor Intentions Process
When you go into the outdoors in New Zealand, make sure you tell someone who can raise the alarm if you don't return when expected, by using this form:
Useful links
Locator BeaconsGet information about buying or hiring, registering and using personal locator beacons.
WeatherGet all the latest marine and weather forecasts, snow reports, tides, rain radar and weather maps from New Zealand’s official weather provider.
i-SITE Visitor Information NetworkConnect to New Zealand’s visitor information network, which has over 80 i-SITE visitor information centres around the country.
Tiaki PromiseTiaki means to care for people and place. Follow New Zealand's Tiaki Promise.
New Zealand PoliceGet personal and community advice and safety tips from the New Zealand Police.
Leave No TraceCare for New Zealand’s environment by understanding the Leave No Trace movement, focused on responsible travel and recreation.Safety resources and external references are credited to AdventureSmart New Zealand and their respective organisations. This page is hosted by Vegas Hunter and is not the official AdventureSmart website.