Hiking New Zealand is the best way to see beautiful landscapes and explore some of the vast wilderness areas. So grab a pack and put on your walking boots.

New Zealand has thousands of kilometres of walks covering all kinds of magnificent terrain. Walk for for half an hour, a day, a week or a month! Choose the track that suits your ability and schedule.

If you like a challenge, try one the nine Great Walks; these last 2-4 days and take you to see some of New Zealand's most iconic scenery. If you're short on time, try out one of our famous day walks, like the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

You can walk the tracks independently or with a walking and hiking tour provider. There’s no better way to experience the nature of New Zealand than by walking.

The great walks of New Zealand

Lake Waikaremoana Walk

Eastland
Lake Waikaremoana Walk,Eastland

Journey into the enchanted green world that surrounds beautiful Lake Waikaremoana. Venture through rainforest, wetlands and a magical 'goblin forest'.

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Tongariro Northern Circuit

Ruapehu
Tongariro Northern Circuit,Ruapehu

This amazing walk encircles Mount Ngauruhoe, an active volcano in Tongariro National Park. You'll see craters, explosion pits, lava flows and more.

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Whanganui Journey

Whanganui
Whanganui Journey,Whanganui

Wander down the Whanganui River without touching the ground. This memorable kayak or canoe adventure flows through a wildly beautiful national park.

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Abel Tasman Coast Track

Nelson
Abel Tasman Coast Track,Nelson

This idyllic coastal track links a myriad of crescent-shaped coves washed by the crystal-clear waters of Tasman Bay.

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Heaphy Track

West Coast
Heaphy Track,West Coast

This ancient Maori trail crosses over tussock downs to lush forests, through nikau palms and onward to the roaring seas of the West Coast.

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Routeburn Track

Fiordland
Routeburn Track,Fiordland

With soaring mountain peaks, huge valleys, waterfalls and jewel-like lakes this track links the Mount Aspiring National Park with Fiordland National Park.

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Milford Track

Milford
Milford Track,Milford

New Zealand's most famous walk has been thrilling travellers for more than 100 years. The alpine and fiord scenery is as perfect as ever.

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Kepler Track

Kepler
Kepler Track,Kepler

This track was designed to show you all the best features of Fiordland - mountains, native forest, waterfalls and glacier-carved valleys.

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Rakiura Track

Southland
Rakiura Track,Southland

Stewart Island is a world where nature is very much in charge. Discover peace, birdsong and scenery that has barely changed in thousands of years.

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