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Geocaching

Geocaching is a great adventure that you can incorporate alongside other activities, such as hiking, cycling or orienteering. There are over 26,000 ‘hidden’ caches all over New Zealand from North Cape to Stewart Island and more than two million caches all around the world.

Make sure you use the Outdoor Safety Code as a guide for essential preparation, complete your Outdoors Intentions, use the links below and have a great time.

Geocaching links: 

Land adventure code

  • Mountain Safety Council (MSC)
    Safety information, training, publications & equipment for land-based recreation.
  • MSC: River Safety
    Information about crossing New Zealand rivers safely
  • Camping Our Way
    Information on where and how to camp in NZ.
  • Campermate
    Get locations of public toilets, campsites, supermarkets, free wifi and much more.
  • Department of Conservation: National Parks
    Tips on how to enjoy recreation in NZ’s national parks.
  • Walking Access New Zealand
    Crown entity promoting practical walking access to the outdoors

General links
  • Beacons
    Information about registering and using 406 MHz distress beacons.
  • MetService 
    NZ marine and weather forecasts, snow reports, tides, rain radar & weather maps
  • Department of Conservation
    Protecting NZ’s natural environment
  • NZ Police: Safety Tips 
    Information for visitors to NZ
  • i-SITE 
    NZ’s visitor information network
  • Tourism New Zealand
    Official website
  • Leave No Trace
    NZ’s environmental care code
  • SunSmart
    Keeping safe in the sun
  • NZ Mountain Safety
    Information for all land-based outdoor activities

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