The Southland Section is an active section of over 80 members, based in the south of New Zealand. 

Section members consider their backyard to include Fiordland, Takitimu Mountains, Eyre Mountains, the Forbes Mountains (Mt Earnslaw) and the Hector Mountains (The Remarkables). Winter ski-touring is also to be had close to home.

Section Library

The comprehensive Section library is available to current members at the monthly meetings. Librarian: vonniec [at] paradise [dot] net [dot] nz (Vonnie Crawford) +64 (0)3 214 1548

Gear Hire

Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel hire. r [dot] m [dot] mcleod [at] xtra [dot] co [dot] nz (Ron McLeod) +64 (0)3 217 6727

Alistair's Darran Gnomes

Alistair's Darran Gnomes are a keen group of young and older Southland Section members who especially enjoy winter climbing in the Darran Mountains. Southland Section members wanting to join the ADG's, or to team up with someone to climb with in the mountains should contact mealluaine [at] yrless [dot] co [dot] nz (Alistair Walker) +64 (0)3 418 3818. Link to information on the 2012 Winter Climbing Meet

Trans-alpine tramping

Fiordland in summer and the Takitimu Mountains in winter, offer more exciting trans-alpine tramping opportunities than you could poke a stick at. Contact resident Moir's Guide South editor, robin [at] venturesouthland [dot] co [dot] nz (Robin McNeill) +64 (0)3 214 4508 or 021516366.

YMCA Climbing Wall

The Section established the YMCA climbing wall. Section members are eligible for discounted fees of $3.00 per session. The section climbs at both the YMCA climbing wall and the Stadium Southland climbing wall.

Alpine & Cliff Rescue Team

Regular team training evenings and weekends are held throughout the year. Newcomers to the mountains and Southland, are welcome to attend. There are a few perks to be had from belonging to the A&CR Team and it's all good fun.
Contact r [dot] m [dot] mcleod [at] xtra [dot] co [dot] nz (Ron McLeod) +64 (0)3 217 6727.