Hawke's Bay's Department of Conservation is urging Kiwis to respect our "beautiful taonga" while on summer holiday.
DoC is encouraging travellers to practise the 'Outdoors Care Code'. The code provides guidelines on preparing safely for trips, including planning and sharing your plans, being aware of the weather, knowing your limits, and taking sufficient supplies.
"Hawke's Bay is known for its great weather and outdoor activities," says DoC Hawke's Bay operations manager Dave Carlton.
"We encourage people to get out and explore. At the same time, we're keen to make sure everyone makes it home safely."
He emphasised the need to follow outdoor activity regulations on conservation land.