MSC releases 50 top family outdoor experiences
From the Waitakere Ranges’ Fairy Falls to the Invincible Gold Mine Track in Glenorchy, there is something for everyone
in the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC)’s 50 favourite family outdoor experiences released today, just in time
for the summer holidays.
MSC Chief Executive Mike Daisley said the 50 favourites make up an eclectic mix and will appeal to all ages and levels
of fitness.
“The experiences cover destinations right across New Zealand, from beach trails and forest walks to hot pools and
mountain hikes. It is perfect for families planning their next outdoors experience.
“There are so many spectacular places to discover in New Zealand. Regardless of how extensively people have travelled
the country, there are bound to be sights in our 50 favourites they haven’t yet visited. With summer holidays just
around the corner, now is a great time to get out and explore some of these places.”
An interactive map on the MSC website showcases each of the destinations, along with a short description of what makes it special. The
website also includes important tips on how to stay safe when enjoying the outdoors.
The diverse collection of some of New Zealand’s best family outdoor adventures includes places such as Cleopatra’s Pool,
a beautiful rock pool complete with a natural, moss-lined waterslide in the Abel Tasman National Park; the East Coast’s
Panekire Bluffs, with their magnificent views of Lake Waikaremoana and the surrounding mountains; the Tangoio Falls
Scenic Reserve tracks in Hawkes’ Bay; and the Punakaiki Cavern in Paparoa National Park.
The MSC is running a competition to coincide with the release of the 50 favourites, inviting people to share their
favourite New Zealand outdoor spot and top safety tip. Participants can win an outdoor adventure pack valued at over
$500.
Mr Daisley said the 50 favourite family outdoor experiences were compiled to coincide with the MSC’s 50thanniversary.
“We thought encouraging families to get out and explore some of what New Zealand has to offer this summer was a great
way to celebrate 50 years of keeping people safe in the outdoors. It’s also a great opportunity to get our safety
messages in front of people, including families – who are making up an increasing proportion of the three million people
who access the outdoors in New Zealand at least once a year.”
He encouraged people to check out the five simple rules of the Outdoor Safety Code – plan your trip, tell someone, be
aware of the weather, know your limits and take sufficient supplies – before heading out on their adventures.
To check out the interactive map, to enter the competition or for more information on how to stay safe in the outdoors
this summer, visit www.mountainsafety.org.nz.
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