Walking & Hiking 

If you want to see the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand and explore some of the vast wilderness areas, grab a pack and put on your walking boots. There is no better way to see the New Zealand outdoors than by walking.

New Zealand has thousands of kilometres of walks. About 30 percent of the country is protected land with public access so there are plenty of tracks to choose from. They’ll take you through any terrain; long deserted beaches, rugged coastal walks, high country farmland, up glaciers, up mountains and through lush native rainforest.

New Zealand has nine ‘Great Walks’. These are the ones that take you to the most magnificent places, to the farthest from civilization. The most famous of these is the Milford Track in Fiordland. The 53-kilometre journey takes you to pristine lakes, sky-scraping mountain peaks, enormous valley views and the cascade of the tallest waterfall in New Zealand. Join one of the many tours or set out on your own adventure at your own pace.