New Zealand Alpine Club

NZAC
The New Zealand Alpine Club
AbbreviationNZAC
NicknameAlpine Club
Formation1891; 133 years ago (1891)
Founded atChristchurch, New Zealand
Legal statusIncorporated society
Region
New Zealand
Membership (2021)
4,400
AffiliationsInternational Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA)
Websitealpineclub.org.nz

The New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC), is a national climbing organisation in New Zealand. It was founded 1891 and is one of the oldest alpine clubs in the world. NZAC was one of many founding members of International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), and still an active member. As of 2021, NZAC has over 4,000 members who are spread across twelve main sections, eleven in New Zealand and one in Australia, plus members in other countries. It runs a national office based in Christchurch.