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The New Zealand Walking Access Commission
Our vision: Journeys across the land and to our special places | Te mauri o te hīkoi
Working with communities to create and tend tracks and trails, resolve disputes and care for our land and the people who live, work and play on it. Building a legacy of public access to the outdoors for everyone in New Zealand, from walkers to mountain bikers, anglers to horse riders, landholders to trail runners and beyond.
Latest News
COVID-19 and the outdoors
What NZWAC is doingPlease note all Walking Access Commission staff are working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak and will be strictly adhering to the Government guidance and rules available...
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Education Space
Top Outdoor Spot Competition
Schools: enter our Top Outdoor Spot competition to promote access to the outdoors and win great prizes.
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Knowledge Base
Answers to questions about access to the outdoors
Information about accessing the outdoors responsibly - including roads and walkways, rivers and lakes, and private land.
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Our Maps
Choose a map
We have the maps you need to find tracks, trails, public access areas, hunting and fishing spots and property information.
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