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The Best Hiking Trails in Southland (New Zealand)

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  • Kepler Track day 1 (with caves and waterfall)

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Viator 68
    Distance
    18.66mi
    Elevation +
    6365f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKepler Track day 1 (with caves and waterfall) Photo ofKepler Track day 1 (with caves and waterfall) Photo ofKepler Track day 1 (with caves and waterfall)

    Due to a lack of time, we decided to organize the Kepler Track in 2 days and 1 night, reducing its total distance by avoiding the first and last kilometers that run through the forest and that may be less interesting, co...

    Hace tiempo que vi esa ruta en instagram creo y me parece espectacular por las vistas y los tramos aéreos. Que suerte po...
    Paco DV
    Amazing hike!! Abrazos! 👍🙏🗻🏔💪🏾
    Juan Pablo Valenzuela Chelen (Jotapez)

  • Milford track Great Walk New Zealand

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    near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    37.16mi
    Elevation +
    5577f
    TrailRank
    69
    Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand Photo ofMilford track Great Walk New Zealand

    The Milford Track is one of the official Great Walks in New Zealand. It is fact the most famous and coveted one. Every year the hut reservation system opens on a particular day and a few minutes later all days are booked...

  • Kepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise)

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    40.41mi
    Elevation +
    6926f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise) Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise) Photo ofKepler track Great Walk New Zealand (Counterclockwise)

    The Kepler Track is one of the official Great Walks in New Zealand. This is a circular track that starts and ends at the Kepler track car park, located 5 kilometres south of Te Anau. The car park is quite ample and c...

  • Rakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand)

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    near Oban, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    52.33mi
    Elevation +
    9938f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand) Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand) Photo ofRakiura track and mount Anglem (Stewart island New Zealand)

    This trip is a bit of a mix between going North on the North West Circuit to climb Mount Anglem and going back and completing the Rakiura Track Great Walk. I will describe them separately so you can choose to walk any o...

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  • Humpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand)

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    near Port Craig, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    36.99mi
    Elevation +
    5331f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand) Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand) Photo ofHumpridge track (Great Walk New Zealand)

    The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is the latest incorporation to the list of Great Walks in New Zealand. Although it's run by a private, non for profit organization, the Tuatapere Hump Track Ltd, the Department Of Conserva...

  • Motupohue from Stirling point (Circular)

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    near East End, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofMotupohue from Stirling point (Circular) Photo ofMotupohue from Stirling point (Circular) Photo ofMotupohue from Stirling point (Circular)

    Circular walk from Stirling point to the summit of Motupōhue and back through the lookout point. Although there is plenty of space to park your car at Stirling point keep in mind that this is a very touristic spot and c...

  • The Hump from Rarakau car park

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    near Port Craig, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    21.38mi
    Elevation +
    4514f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofThe Hump from Rarakau car park Photo ofThe Hump from Rarakau car park Photo ofThe Hump from Rarakau car park

    This hike starts at Rarakau car park. This is the same place where the Humpridge track, the New Zealand Great Walk, starts. In fact, the first 7 kilometres of both tracks are in common. For parking at Rarakau car park y...

  • Circle track (Manapouri)

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    near Manapouri, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    4.66mi
    Elevation +
    1247f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri) Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri) Photo ofCircle track (Manapouri)

    Hike following the Circle track from DOC (Department Of Conservation). To get to the start of the track you need to cross to the other side of the Waiau River or lake Manapouri, depending on where you start. To cross ...

  • Gertrude Saddle Valley

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    near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Emmapaskins
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley Photo ofGertrude Saddle Valley

    Just walking through the valley, turning around when route gets more advanced. Follow orange markers. Lovely daywalk on a clear day on the way to or from Milford Sound, definitely worth doing if you have time. Full trac...

  • Bald hill from North to South

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    near Raymonds Gap, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    11.72mi
    Elevation +
    2241f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBald hill from North to South Photo ofBald hill from North to South Photo ofBald hill from North to South

    Hike on the Longwood forest following the Te Araroa trail north to south from the end of Merivale road to the summit of Bald Hill. We leave the car at the gates of the Forestry. There was a signpost stating you could ...

  • Lake Hauroko lookout track

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    near Wairoto, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    3.35mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofLake Hauroko lookout track Photo ofLake Hauroko lookout track Photo ofLake Hauroko lookout track

    Hike following the Lake Hauroko lookout track from DOC (Department Of Conservation). It starts at the parking at the end of the gravel road where the boat ramp is. It goes right and follows the lake for about 1.5 Km and...

  • Part of Kepler Track on a Daytrip

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ArielMat
    Distance
    16.05mi
    Elevation +
    2894f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPart of Kepler Track on a Daytrip Photo ofPart of Kepler Track on a Daytrip Photo ofPart of Kepler Track on a Daytrip

    If you haven’t booked a place in the huts five months in advance, don’t panic. You can still enjoy some great view over Te Anau Lake on a daytrip (even without paying 50 NZD to the taxi-boat). The views from the top is a...

  • Longwood summit (764 m) (Southland)

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    near Gummies Bush, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    9.79mi
    Elevation +
    2205f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofLongwood summit (764 m) (Southland) Photo ofLongwood summit (764 m) (Southland) Photo ofLongwood summit (764 m) (Southland)

    Easy track inside Longwood range to the Longwood summit. To get to the start of the track take Cascade road and drive for about 3 kilometres on this gravel road. This is as far as Google Maps takes us so we decided to s...

  • Loop from Thule

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    near Halfmoon Bay, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Robbie Jackson
    Distance
    5.66mi
    Elevation +
    869f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofLoop from Thule Photo ofLoop from Thule Photo ofLoop from Thule

    From Thule to Ryan's Creek follows the Rakiura Track, a good path above the shoreline. There's a picnic table at Ryan's Creek. From Ryan's Creek to the top of Main Road it's an old logging route, a pleasant easy walk t...

  • Kepler Track

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    RobynB2283
    Distance
    48.99mi
    Elevation +
    8566f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofKepler Track Photo ofKepler Track Photo ofKepler Track

    Car park to Motorau Hut, then Motorau to Iris Burn hut, then Iris Burn to Luxmore Hut. Booked this way as the other direction was booked out. Commonly done in anti-clockwise direction making Day 2 the longest day, but Da...

  • Gertrude Saddle + Barrier Knob (New Zealand)

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    near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Lorenzo MD
    Distance
    3.49mi
    Elevation +
    361f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofGertrude Saddle + Barrier Knob (New Zealand) Photo ofGertrude Saddle + Barrier Knob (New Zealand) Photo ofGertrude Saddle + Barrier Knob (New Zealand)

    English version bellow Lo primero pedir perdón por el pésimo track, tuve un problema con los permisos del móvil y solo tomaba la posición cuando lo desbloqueaba. Aún así prefiero subirla ya que no encontré ningún track ...

  • Bus from Te Anau to Rainbow Reach and walk back

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    near Manapouri, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Robbie Jackson
    Distance
    8.52mi
    Elevation +
    446f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBus from Te Anau to Rainbow Reach and walk back Photo ofBus from Te Anau to Rainbow Reach and walk back Photo ofBus from Te Anau to Rainbow Reach and walk back

    We caught a bus with Tracknet (near the Fiordland Visitor Centre) up to Rainbow Reach, then walked back. It's pleasant easy walking on a soft track through different types of forest, with views down to the fast-flowing...

  • Milford Track

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    near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    RobynB2283
    Distance
    13.52mi
    Elevation +
    3346f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMilford Track Photo ofMilford Track Photo ofMilford Track

    Today the highlight of the track, into alpine territory and climbing over Mackinnon Pass in 110 km an hour winds, with horizontal rain. Two hiking poles and crouching required to stay out of the body moving wind. Cold an...

  • Kepler track day 2 of 3 - Luxemore hut to iris burn hut

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Ash-b
    Distance
    11.10mi
    Elevation +
    2631f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofKepler track day 2 of 3 - Luxemore hut to iris burn hut Photo ofKepler track day 2 of 3 - Luxemore hut to iris burn hut Photo ofKepler track day 2 of 3 - Luxemore hut to iris burn hut

    Start this day early since you will certainly want to spend time with the scenery. The decline is fairly steep towards the end. On all days, you need to maintain a walking pace of 4km/hr to meet the duration stated. A...

  • Kepler 1. Rainbow - Luxmore

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    near Manapouri, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Jon alki
    Distance
    14.80mi
    Elevation +
    3346f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKepler 1. Rainbow - Luxmore Photo ofKepler 1. Rainbow - Luxmore Photo ofKepler 1. Rainbow - Luxmore

    Kepler en 3 días 2 noches: 1. Rainbow parking - Luxmore Hut. 24km, 1000m, 6 horas. 2. Luxmore Hut - Iris Burn Hut. 16km, 770m, 7 horas. 3. Iris Hut - Rainmow parking. 28km, 300m, 7 horas.

  • Ryan's Creek trail loop

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    near Halfmoon Bay, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    JC Kiwi
    Distance
    6.45mi
    Elevation +
    558f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRyan's Creek trail loop Photo ofRyan's Creek trail loop Photo ofRyan's Creek trail loop

    Coastal walk following the rocky shore to Ryan's Creek then head inland. Add another 1km from town to Golden Bay to make a loop track

  • Kepler track day 3 of 3 - iris burn to rainbow reach car park

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    Ash-b
    Distance
    17.75mi
    Elevation +
    745f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKepler track day 3 of 3 - iris burn to rainbow reach car park Photo ofKepler track day 3 of 3 - iris burn to rainbow reach car park Photo ofKepler track day 3 of 3 - iris burn to rainbow reach car park

    Long day but it’s an easy one! There are amazing beaches so again, leave early enough to plan a dip in the water. Be at the car park on the clock since the shuttles do not even wait a minute for you.

  • RAKIURA TRACK

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    near Oban, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    jchicar
    Distance
    22.25mi
    Elevation +
    3750f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRAKIURA TRACK Photo ofRAKIURA TRACK Photo ofRAKIURA TRACK

    Although it´s described in guides as a 3 days trek, it can be done in a single long day if weather is fine; otherwise the terrain becomes really muddy and it will take much longer...

  • Ackers point 10km loop

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    near Oban, Southland (New Zealand)
    Author
    JC Kiwi
    Distance
    5.76mi
    Elevation +
    653f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAckers point 10km loop Photo ofAckers point 10km loop Photo ofAckers point 10km loop

    Beautiful scenery along the road out of town. Ackers point trail is through bush with lots of birdlife. Don't miss the old stone cottage. The track from Ringringa beach to Golden Bay via Deep Bay is through lovely Bush b...

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