Everything you need to know about hiking in New Zealand, in our ultimate trekking guide.
Tramping and trekking in New Zealand are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason.
New Zealand, or Aotearoa (the local Maori name) as it is known in the indigenous language, is truly one of the most beautiful countries on earth.
And if you would like to check it out yourself well, here are a few good reasons to consider jetting off to New Zealand on your next hiking adventure.
Firstly, New Zealand has the Southern Alps which are a chain of mountains running centrally through the South Island.
This provides some of New Zealand’s best hikes throughout Mount Aspiring National Park, Aoraki National Park and ending in Fiordland National Park.
Secondly, New Zealand has volcanoes and yes, you can hike around them!
The Tongariro Northern Circuit is one of New Zealand’s best hikes and a must if you love a bit of strenuous adventure.
Thirdly, most people think New Zealand has just the North and South Islands but you’re wrong. Stewart Island is the 3rd and is just now starting to draw attention to avid adventurers with its 12-day, isolated trek.
I am going to throw in a 4th reason to why New Zealand is one of the best hiking destinations in the world and that reason is the variety of treks available.
From snowcapped peaks to golden stretches of beach and all of the lush beech forests in between, New Zealand is hard to beat when it comes to hiking.
I have put together a guide to the best hikes in New Zealand ranging from New Zealand’s finest day walks to serious tramping in backcountry New Zealand. Lace-up those boots and get trekking!
Note – For up to date information on safety and trails, we recommend visiting the Department of Conservation website.
READ MORE: Plan your entire trip to New Zealand with our travel guide.
The Best Multi-Day Trekking in New Zealand
Let me start off this epic article by talking about the multi-day adventures you can have here. Whether you want an overnighter or a week-long mission, you’ll be spoiled for choice in New Zealand.
Treks on the South Island
Of the two main islands, the South Island of New Zealand has some of the most famous and beautiful multi-day treks in the country.
Abel Tasman Coastal Track
- Location – Abel Tasman National Park
- Distance – 40 kilometres
- Start / Finish – Marahau to Totaranui
- Time – 3…
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