Jun 8, 2022, 4:51 PM

The Waipara Vineyard Trail — Mountford Estate walkway was gazetted last week. This provides enduring access over part of the popular Waipara Vineyard Trail.

Mar 22, 2022, 3:12 PM

If you know any trails that share a mīharo view of the sky and Matariki but are just missing facilities — now is the time to encourage applications.

Mar 11, 2022, 2:11 PM

The loop is part of a network of Mahu Whenua covenant tracks in Wakatipu that the Commission has been helping create legal access on for over a decade.  

Feb 24, 2022, 2:30 PM

We’re only a small team of 24 people, but we’re committed to active and public transport. All our Wellington staff walk, ride or use public transport for their commute.

Feb 22, 2022, 6:00 AM

We have a planned outage to our mapping systems today (22 February) from 9am - 9pm.

Jan 25, 2022, 4:17 PM

The Commission is proud to recognise the wāhine that have made a significant impact in accessing the outdoors in New Zealand.

Dec 8, 2021, 2:29 PM

New Zealand’s walk of a lifetime turns 10 this week. And for its birthday it wants to lead more people into the wild.

Nov 4, 2021, 9:28 AM

Alan helped form the MTB Trails Trust, which focused on building trails around St Arnaud.

Nov 4, 2021, 9:11 AM

GIS analyst Julian Hitchman hopes that, by sharing public access datasets, the Walking Access Commission can help people improve public access in New Zealand.

Oct 22, 2021, 10:34 AM

More public access in Kerikeri means Te Tahawai Stream Track can lead all the way to Waianiwaniwa (Rainbow Falls).