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Experience New Zealand at its best with a multi-day hike through the country's most iconic scenery, beautiful national parks and diverse landscapes.
New Zealand offers a huge range of multi-day hikes located throughout the country.
Circumnavigate active volcanoes, traverse rugged pinnacles or wind your way through pristine rainforest in the North Island. Travel south and discover the stunning coastal scenery, diverse landscapes and challenging alpine climbs of the South Island.
Find your ultimate hiking experience below.
Nelson Tasman
GRADE: EASY - INTERMEDIATE
Nelson Tasman
GRADE: EASY - INTERMEDIATE
5 Days — 51 Kms
Explore the beautiful beaches and remarkable rock formations and encounter cheeky wildlife amidst beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Find out how to plan your Great Walk.
Christchurch - Canterbury
Grade: EXPERT
Christchurch - Canterbury
Grade: EXPERT
3 Days — 35 km 1400m ascent
Ball Pass Crossing is a demanding route that rewards experienced trekkers with unforgettable alpine scenery.
West Coast
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
West Coast
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
2 Days — 21 km
The park contains some of New Zealand's finest native beech forest, as well as relics from the region's famous gold rush.
West Coast
Grade: Intermediate
West Coast
Grade: Intermediate
2 Days — 36 km (return)
The 2-day Copland Track offers stunning forest, river and alpine vistas as it winds its way towards the naturally heated Welcome Flat Hot Pools.
Southland
Grade: ADVANCED
Southland
Grade: ADVANCED
8 - 10 Days — 84 km (one way)
If you want to immerse yourself in the mountains, valleys and absolute remoteness of Fiordland, the Dusky Track is calling.
West Coast
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
West Coast
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
4-6 Days — 78.4 KM
This ancient Maori trail crosses over tussock downs to lush forests, through nikau palms and onward to the roaring seas of the West Coast. Find out more about Heaphy Track, Great Walk.
Queenstown
GRADE: ADVANCED
Queenstown
GRADE: ADVANCED
4 - 5 Days — 56 km
Step into the dramatic Hollyford Valley and enter a world that looks the same today as it did thousands of years ago.
Coromandel
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
Coromandel
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
1-2 Days — 12 km
The Pinnacles Track climbs through ruggedly beautiful mountain ranges in The Coromandel. It's one of New Zealand's most popular overnight walks.
Fiordland
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
Fiordland
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
4 Days — 60 KM
This awe-inspiring track was designed to show you all the best features of Fiordland - mountains, native forest, waterfalls and glacier-carved valleys. Find out how to book your Kepler Track Great Walk trek.
Hawke's Bay
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
Hawke's Bay
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
3-4 Days — 46 KM
Journey into the enchanted green world that surrounds beautiful Lake Waikaremoana. Walk in Te Urewera area, the home of the Tūhoe people and venture through rainforest, wetlands and a magical 'goblin forest'. Find out how to book Lake Waikaremona Track, Great Walk.
Taranaki
GRADE: ADVANCED
Taranaki
GRADE: ADVANCED
3 - 5 Days — 42 km (one way)
Follow an old Maori trail that links the Forgotten World Highway with the Whanganui River. This is wilderness at its wildest.
Fiordland
GRADE: EASY - INTERMEDIATE
Fiordland
GRADE: EASY - INTERMEDIATE
4 Days — 53.5 KM
New Zealand’s most famous walk, the Milford Track has been thrilling hikers for more than 150 years. The alpine and fiord scenery is as perfect as ever.
Wairarapa
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
Wairarapa
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
1 - 3 Days — 24 km (loop)
Pack a picnic basket for a day trip or gear up for a three day hike - this section of the Tararua Forest Park has something for everyone.
Marlborough
GRADE: ADVANCED
Marlborough
GRADE: ADVANCED
2 Days — 27 km
Journey through farmland and lush native forest. Enjoy panoramic views of the Marlborough Sounds and overnight at historic Nydia Bay.
Taranaki
GRADE: ADVANCED
Taranaki
GRADE: ADVANCED
2 - 3 Days — 25 km
The Pouākai Circuit ventures through some of the most beautiful areas of Egmont National Park/Te Papakura o Taranaki, including the iconic reflective Pouākai Tarn.
Marlborough
Easy - Intermediate
Marlborough
Easy - Intermediate
3-5 Days — 70 km
Experience the heart of the Marlborough Sounds as you journey through lush coastal bush and along skyline ridges.
Stewart Island - Rakiura
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
Stewart Island - Rakiura
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
3 Days — 32 KMS
On the Rakiura Track you'll discover peace, birdsong and scenery that has barely changed in thousands of years.
Wānaka
GRADE: ADVANCED
Wānaka
GRADE: ADVANCED
4 - 5 Days — 86 km
Hike along two magnificent river valleys enclosed by towering mountains. A glacier side trip adds to the adventure.
Ruapehu
GRADE: ADVANCED
Ruapehu
GRADE: ADVANCED
6 Days — 66.2 km
Walk around a volcanic mountain and immerse yourself for days in the strong, silent beauty of this World Heritage area.
Fiordland
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
Fiordland
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
3 Days — 32 km
With soaring mountain peaks, huge valleys, waterfalls and jewel-like lakes, this track links the Mount Aspiring National Park with Fiordland National Park. Find out how to plan for the Routeburn Track, Great Walk.
Christchurch - Canterbury
GRADE: ADVANCED
Christchurch - Canterbury
GRADE: ADVANCED
5 Days — 66 km
The St James Walkway combines diverse scenery, wildlife and vegetation on an undemanding trail through sub-alpine conservation and reserve areas.
Ruapehu
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
Ruapehu
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
3-4 Days — 44.9 kms loop
Marvel at the sacred Emerald Lakes and the Red Crater on this stunning alpine walk in the Tongariro National Park. Find out what to expect on the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk.
Nelson Tasman
GRADE: ADVANCED
Nelson Tasman
GRADE: ADVANCED
4-7 Days — 80 km (loop)
This Nelson Lakes hike is an epic 80km journey through an alpine landscape, traversing mountains, forests and rushing streams.
Southland
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
Southland
GRADE: INTERMEDIATE
3 Days — 61 km (loop)
The acclaimed Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is an epic walking adventure known for its fascinating blend of nature and heritage.
Ruapehu
Grade: Canoe journey
Ruapehu
Grade: Canoe journey
5 Days — 145 km
Paddle down the Whanganui River for a memorable trip through a wildly beautiful national park. Find out more about New Zealand's only water based Great Walk, the Whanganui Journey.