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For the world’s mountaineers, New Zealand is well and truly on the map. Our Southern Alps were Sir Edmund Hillary’s training ground for his historic Everest climb in 1953. With 30 peaks taller than 3000 metres, and Aoraki/Mount Cook scraping the sky at 3753 metres, there’s no shortage of challenging summits to conquer.

However, most travellers don’t come to New Zealand with a suitcase full of crampons, carabineers and ice picks. That doesn’t mean mountaineering is out of the question. If you’ve always wanted to join an expedition and knock off a summit or two, or complete a mountain trek like the Ball Pass, experienced climbing instructors and guides are ready to help.

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HILLARY'S TRAINING GROUND

Sir Edmund Hillary cut his climbing teeth on the peaks of the Southern Alps, and he often extols the virtues of New Zealand as a destination for outdoor adventures. If you enjoy a physical challenge, New Zealand gives you a chance to pull on the hiking boots.