Asking nicely
Published Jun 21, 2018, 12:02 PM
Find out why you should always ask permission before wandering onto private land – and the right and wrong ways to go about it.
Knowledge Base
We have information about accessing the outdoors responsibly - including roads and walkways, rivers and lakes, and private land. We also have information on using our GIS maps, creating new access, private land and what to do when there is a dispute.
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Being responsible with fire in the outdoors
Published Aug 17, 2018, 2:56 PM
Fires are easy to start, but hard and costly to put out. So it is critical that people take simple precautions to avoid endangering life and property.
The Country and Outdoor Recreation Calendar
Published Feb 20, 2018, 9:33 PM
A downloadable calendar showing common farming, fishing and hunting seasons. The calendar has been jointly created by the Commission, Fish & Game and Federated Farmers.
The Outdoor Access Code
Published Jul 10, 2018, 10:14 AM
The Outdoor Access Code is a Commission publication, which sets out the rights and responsibilities of recreational users and landholders.
Can I carry a gun?
Published Jul 10, 2018, 1:03 PM
Carrying and using firearms is subject to the Arms Act 1983. Some of the relevant provisions in that Act are in the following sections.
What do I need to do to care for the environment when out walking?
Published Jul 10, 2018, 1:07 PM
Our environment is an asset and needs to be treated with care. The Outdoor Access Code supports the “Leave No Trace environmental care code”
Can I take my dog?
Published Jul 10, 2018, 1:17 PM
The right to walk with a dog, including hunting dogs, depends on the existing rights that run with access.
Can I use a motor vehicle on walking tracks?
Published Jul 10, 2018, 1:30 PM
Generally not. Even where access with vehicles is legally allowed, such as on an unformed legal road, it is a courtesy to inform the landholder.
The Overseas Investment Office and public access
Published Aug 17, 2018, 1:02 PM
These are the statutory provisions, processes and criteria we use when addressing walking access benefits that may be offered by overseas purchasers of land.
Mountain biking and access in the outdoors
Published Aug 17, 2018, 3:17 PM
We are lucky to have access to tracks close to our cities and towns and wide bike-able open spaces. But we have to remember that we are sharing these with others.