Keeping safe outdoors

Touring in a Campervan, New Zealand is the perfect destination for all types of outdoor adventure and activity. Before heading into your chosen pursuit, make sure you follow the Outdoor Safety Code:

Outdoor Safety Code

1. Plan your trip
   Seek local knowledge as Department of Conservation staff, an i-SITE information centre or Police and plan the route you will take and the amount of time you can reasonably expect it to take.
2. Tell someone
   Tell someone your plans and leave a date for when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned.
3. Be aware of the weather
   New Zealand’s weather can be highly unpredictable. Check the forecast and expect weather changes.
4. Know your limits
   Challenge yourself within your physical limits and experience. Going with others is better than going alone.
5. Take sufficient supplies
   Make sure you have enough food, clothing, equipment and emergency rations for the worst case scenario. Take an appropriate means of communication.
   Don’t rely on cell phone coverage and consider using a personal locator beacon, especially if you’re travelling alone. However for two-way communications in remote areas contact the Mountain Radio Service (www.nzlsar.org.nz/MRS/).

 

More info and helpful videos at www.outdoorsafetycode.co.nz and www.adventuresmart.org.nz. While enjoying the outdoors please don’t remove any plants, or other natural resources. Visit www.leavenotrace.org.nz for more information.