Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
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Introduction
Essential steps for staying safe in the outdoors by planning and preparing for your trip.Follow the Land Safety Code when heading out into nature. These five simple rules will help you stay safe:
- Choose the right trip for you.
- Understand the weather.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Tips to help you follow the Land Safety Code
Land Safety Code available in Te reo, Afrikaans, Simplified Chinese, Fijian, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Samoan, Tagalog, Thai and Tongan.
Alerts
Find out about changes in conservation areas that might affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip.
Walking track categories
Choose a track to match your skills, fitness and the experience you want.
Visitor centres
Contact a DOC visitor centre for advice on your visit to New Zealand's conservation areas.
Weather
Get weather forecasts for national parks and other conservation areas, as well as severe weather warnings, the brief mountain forecast and other weather bulletins.
Take a distress beacon – it could save your life
If you're heading outdoors, a registered distress beacon is the lifeline that can summon help to your location in a life-threatening situation.
Maps
Get the right map for your trip. Find out what maps are available and where to buy them so you can adequately plan for your trip.
Be avalanche alert
Avalanches can occur in any season. Anytime that snow and steep slopes are combined there is potential for an avalanche. You need to understand the risks before you visit avalanche-prone country.
Walking and tramping gear lists
Check these gear lists to see what to pack on Great Walks, short walks, day and overnight hikes, alpine trips, camping and hunts.
Water and boating safety
Stay safe while in or on the water this summer.