Dec 11, 2020, 2:51 PM

Bikepacking Aotearoa will help you get away from busy main roads. Take to the gravel backroads, cycle trails, and back-country tracks to really get away from it all.

Dec 9, 2020, 1:47 PM

Thomas and Barbara Stuart own Donaldo’s café which sits on Carters Beach, beside Pūwaha, the first section of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail. Thomas says the trail is outstanding.

Dec 1, 2020, 10:49 AM

Dr Gordon Hosking will receive an Outdoor Access Champion Award in Mangawhai this week. The award recognises his significant contribution to public access to the outdoors.

Nov 5, 2020, 10:21 AM

We want to reward some of the trail building groups who give Kiwis the chance to enjoy the outdoors. Tell us about the great work you are doing for outdoor access.

Oct 21, 2020, 11:13 AM

The Commission has created a 20-metre wide esplanade strip along part of the Waiau Uwha River, giving people the right to pass over the land beside the river.

Oct 21, 2020, 10:44 AM

The Walking Access Commission is seeking nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors. Nominations are open until 31 January 2021

Sep 16, 2020, 12:21 PM

Professor Mick Abbott teaches landscape architecture at Lincoln University. He talks to us about his view that landscapes can help shape people.

Sep 15, 2020, 11:25 AM

Matiere in the King Country is not a busy place but when you are there you can now walk along the riverbanks of the Ōhura River.

Sep 8, 2020, 4:22 PM

We have introduced some great new features that make finding information on our website even easier.

Sep 1, 2020, 4:55 PM

The Walking Access Commission hopes to help resolve a dispute about whitebaiters accessing the Mōkau River near the end of Te Mahoe Road.