Walking / Hiking
New Zealand's 'Great Walks' are world-renowned. The nine walks include the Milford Track in Fiordland, the Routeburn Track, the Kepler, Stewart Island's Rakiura Track, Tongariro National Park, Whanganui Journey and Lake Waikaremoana.
However, there are also hundreds of other opportunities for walking or hiking in New Zealand. These range from walking tracks on public conservation and private land to heritage trails of up to a day's duration in urban areas.
All New Zealand cities have great native bush walks nearby, making it easy to get off the beaten track. The New Zealand outdoors offer suitable walks for people of all fitness levels.
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The Abel Tasman Coastal Track in Nelson is a beautiful walk that takes you to a series of wilderness beaches. Between beaches you’ll hike through native forest and around high coastal bluffs. Huts and campsites provide accommodation along the way, or you can enjoy a day trip by arranging a water taxi ride back to Marahau or Kaiteriteri.
Photo credit: Ian Trafford
Walking is the thing to do at Lake Waikaremoana. If you have the time and energy, follow the three to four day track around the shore of the lake. There are huts for overnight accommodation. If you’re just looking for a day hike, a choice of short walks can be found near the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre.
Photo credit: Ian Trafford
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There are several good walks at Castlepoint including the boardwalk to the lighthouse, which has been operational since 1913. For a longer hike, follow the track through Castlepoint Scenic Reserve to Castle Rock, an impressive rock formation that was named by Captain James Cook in 1770.
Photo credit: Ian Trafford
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