The Dusky Track is one of New Zealand’s toughest hikes. Measuring approximately 84 km (52 mi) from beginning to end, it crosses two mountain ranges, three valley systems, and includes some of the wettest, muddiest and buggiest conditions you are Read More …
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is commonly referred to as “New Zealand’s best day hike.” That’s a big call, considering the country has countless beautiful trails in a diverse range of landscapes, ranging from lush rainforests to snow-capped mountains to golden Read More …
Distance: 82.6 miles (133 km) approx. Average Time: 6 – 7 days Difficulty: Moderate Start / Finish: The trailheads for this “combination” route are the Greenstone and Rasberry Creek car parks. The nearest towns to the trailheads are Queenstown and Read More …
Distance: 29.8 miles (48 km) approx. (including side trip up Avalanche Peak) Avg. Time: 3-4 days Difficulty: Moderate Start / Finish: Arthur’s Pass Village / Kelly Shelter The Kelly Shelter trailhead is accessible via regular bus services from Arthur’s Pass Read More …
One of New Zealand’s designated “Great Walks“, the Tongariro Northern Circuit takes hikers on a memorable journey through active volcanic landscapes, alpine meadows, glacial valleys, and native beech forests. The walk is situated entirely within Tongariro National Park – the Read More …
Distance: 19.9 miles (32 km) Average Time: 2 days Start / Finish: The Divide – Routeburn shelter. For information on getting to and from the trailheads, see the Department of Conservation (DOC) website. Difficulty: Easy to moderate Season : End of Read More …
Distance: 125 km (77.7 mi) Average Time: 8 or 9 days Start / Finish: Oban For transport options to and from Stewart Island, see the New Zealand Tourism Guide website. Difficulty: Moderate to challenging Season: Year-round A winter tramp means Read More …
Distance: 54 km Average Time: 4 days. Start / Finish: The walk begins at Glade Wharf on the northern tip of Lake Te Anau and finishes at Sandfly Point on Milford Sound. Check the DOC website for details on getting to Read More …
Distance: 37.3 miles (60 km) Average Time: 3 days Start / Finish: Te Anau No transport required. Simply walk 4.5km out of town to the trailhead. Season: October – April. Difficulty: Easy Maps / Info: Online: For anything and everything Read More …
Distance: 48.5 miles (78 km) Average Time: 3 or 4 days Start / Finish: Brown Hut / Kohaihai Camping Ground For information on getting to and from the trailheads, see the NZ Department of Conservation (DOC) website. Difficulty: Easy Season: Read More …
Distance: 36.4 miles (60 km) Avg. Time: 3 days Start / Finish: Chinamans Flat – Rasberry Creek car park. Season : December – March. Maps / Info : See the DOC website for a basic map (all you need), basic Read More …
Distance: 18.6 miles (30 km) Average Time: 1 or 2 days Difficulty: Easy Start / Finish: Greenstone Carpark – The Divide For information on getting to and from the trailheads, see the NZ Department of Conservation (DOC) website. Season: November Read More …
Distance: 31.7 miles (51 km) Avg. Time: 3 or 4 days. Start / Finish: Marahau – Wainui car park. For information on getting to and from the trailheads, see the NZ Department of Conservation (DOC) website. Difficulty: Easy Season: All-year-round. Read More …