🇳🇿 New Zealand Hiking Guides
New Zealand is built for walking. With over 10,000 kms of trails and over 900 government huts, to the sheer variety of terrain, it’s a dream destination for multi-day hikers. My guides to Hiking in New Zealand cover everything from planning and packing to on-trail logistics, with detailed routes and practical advice for both the Great Walks and lesser-known tracks.
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South Island Hikes: 26 Epic Adventures (Part 2: Northern Trails)
I was born in New Zealand – Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. Though I’ve spent half of…
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New Zealand Great Walks Packing List – A Tramping Gear Guide
Embarking on one of New Zealand’s Great Walks isn’t just a hike, it’s an immersion into some of the most…
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How to Book Backcountry Huts in New Zealand
Everything you need to know about booking hiking huts in New Zealand — Great Walk huts, backcountry passes, prices, booking tips, and more.
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Hiking New Zealand South Island: 26 Epic Hikes (Part 1: Southern Trails)
I was born in New Zealand – Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. Though I’ve lived half of…
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Hiking in North Island New Zealand – 28 Alternatives to the Great Walks
While the Great Walks in New Zealand are well-known and widely celebrated, hiking in North Island New Zealand offers a…
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The New Zealand Walking Track Grading System
New Zealand is home to nearly 1500 hiking trails, offering an incredible range of landscapes and terrains. From short, easy…
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How to Find New Zealand Hiking Trails Using the NZ DOC Website
Are you dreaming of hiking in New Zealand but feeling overwhelmed by how to find the best trails? Maybe you’ve…
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The Best Hiking in New Zealand – The Complete Guide to the 11 Great Walks of NZ
New Zealand's Great Walks are renowned as the country's crown jewels, and for good reason! These eleven internationally acclaimed trails…
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The Rakiura Track – A Great Walk on Stewart Island
The Rakiura Track's flora and fauna, the ease of the trail, Maori history, and the sheer beauty make this track stand out.
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Hiking the Rees Dart Track – Mt Aspiring National Park
The Rees Dart Track is one of the most beautiful hikes in New Zealand, linking two wide glacial valleys in Mount Aspiring National Park
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Hiking the Greenstone and Caples Tracks – an Alternative to The Routeburn Track
Not a Great Walk, but a Fantastic Walk! The Greenstone and Caples tracks is on par with the 10 Great Walks of New Zealand.
