A walker striding along the ridge of hilly, misty farmland in Marlborough

Explore with our maps

Connecting people, connecting places

Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, the Outdoor Access Commission works with communities to develop a  comprehensive and safe network of tracks, trails and public access across New Zealand.

We have information and advice on the types of access you might find on private and public land, rivers, lakes, walkways, unformed legal road, easements and Māori land. 

Learn more about us

Josephine Elworthy on Clevedon Trail

Do you know an Outdoor Access Champion?

We are seeking nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors. Nominations are open until 3 November 2025.
Amie Pont

Information about public access

Guidance about accessing the outdoors responsibly — including roads and walkways, rivers and lakes, and private land.
Danica using Pocket Maps

Use a map to find legal public access across New Zealand

Our maps will help you find legal public access, hunting and fishing spots, tracks, trails, and property information.
Kai Iwi Lakes to Ripiro Beach Track

News from the field

The latest media releases, articles, news and views from Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa.