Tramping Safety Tips
Before heading out always inform the nearest Department of Conservation office, a hotel owner or friend, and tell them when you?re going to return. Sudden weather changes occur in New Zealand within hours. Always carry warm, waterproof gear ?getting wet increases the risk of hypothermia. Ask for local advice on weather and track conditions before setting out; get in touch with a DOC ranger who knows the area you intend to visit. Shy from tramping or walking alone, and if you do make sure you stick to the track, have a compass (and know how to use it), and a map of the track (available at DOC offices).
