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The Best Hiking Trails in New Zealand

15,100 trails

(219)
  • MOUNT JOHN - LAKE TEKAPO

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    near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    5.54mi
    Elevation +
    1102f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMOUNT JOHN - LAKE TEKAPO Photo ofMOUNT JOHN - LAKE TEKAPO Photo ofMOUNT JOHN - LAKE TEKAPO

    Nice and interesting walk up to the summit of Mount John and the telescopes and coming back along the shore of Lake Tekapo (16-01-2019).

  • Rakaia Gorge

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    near Rakaia Gorge, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    6.66mi
    Elevation +
    1470f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRakaia Gorge Photo ofRakaia Gorge Photo ofRakaia Gorge

    Beautiful mostly gentle but sometimes challenging hike along the river with beautiful view. Be aware, dogs are not allowed on this trail.

  • Heyward Point

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    near Aramoana, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    4.26mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofHeyward Point Photo ofHeyward Point Photo ofHeyward Point

    In the beginning, it goes up a very steep grass path (world's steepest walking path - maybe), not sure it can be done when the grass is wet. Wear long pants as parts of the final loop are overgrown with pointy bushes. Al...

  • NZ Roy's Peak Wanaka

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    9.45mi
    Elevation +
    4245f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNZ Roy's Peak Wanaka Photo ofNZ Roy's Peak Wanaka Photo ofNZ Roy's Peak Wanaka

    Great hike with awesome views along the way. Will be tough for inexperienced Hikers. Very crowded with lots of people. Carry plenty of water as you will be exposed to the hot Sun on a clear day. Alow 6+hrs, we completed ...

    Fine track. Parking is not so big, but even in the (late) morning people came back from the top.
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  • Loop from Thule

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    near Halfmoon Bay, Southland (New Zealand)
    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...

  • Okains Bay

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    near Chorlton, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    6.48mi
    Elevation +
    1152f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofOkains Bay Photo ofOkains Bay Photo ofOkains Bay

    The first part of the trail (along the estuary of Opara Stream) can be followed only during low tide and is muddy. From the estuary one continues along the beach and then the road back to the village. After a few minu...

  • New Zealand: Akaroa Trail

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    near Akaroa, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    6.27mi
    Elevation +
    2018f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofNew Zealand: Akaroa Trail Photo ofNew Zealand: Akaroa Trail Photo ofNew Zealand: Akaroa Trail

    An easy to find track walk from the centre of Akaroa. This relatively short walk is easy to find and gives you spectacular views over the huge volcanic crater. It can be extended in multiple directions over well marked t...

  • near Purekireki, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    15.58mi
    Elevation +
    2005f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofCatlins river track + Wisp loop track + Rocky Knoll (500m) Photo ofCatlins river track + Wisp loop track + Rocky Knoll (500m) Photo ofCatlins river track + Wisp loop track + Rocky Knoll (500m)

    This track starts at the Wisp recreation area and follows the Catlins river track downstream all the way to the Tawanui campsite and then takes the Wisp look track to come back to the start. The route also takes a 1-hour...

  • Lake Taharoa + Kai iwi Track

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    near Kaihu, Northland (New Zealand)
    Distance
    5.60mi
    Elevation +
    243f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLake Taharoa + Kai iwi Track Photo ofLake Taharoa + Kai iwi Track Photo ofLake Taharoa + Kai iwi Track

    Nice track. The Taharoa Lake it's amazing, the water is really crystal clear and even when we are in winter season, invites you to swim. Just don't be like us and bring your swimsuit, just in case. The Kai iwi Lake part...

    Nice trail
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  • near Springs Junction, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Distance
    60.55mi
    Elevation +
    16230f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofNelson NP - Lake Daniels to Lake Rotoroa Photo ofNelson NP - Lake Daniels to Lake Rotoroa Photo ofNelson NP - Lake Daniels to Lake Rotoroa

    This tramp was 80% off track traversing three mountain ranges. The tracks we did follow were extensively damaged by recent floods. However, this was a spectacular hike meeting only a handful of other hikers in the Glenro...

  • Wainuiomata Main Ridge Track

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    near Parkway, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Distance
    4.31mi
    Elevation +
    1106f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofWainuiomata Main Ridge Track Photo ofWainuiomata Main Ridge Track Photo ofWainuiomata Main Ridge Track

    Wainuiomata Main Ridge Track. Nice forest, lots of shade, no views till you're above days bay. We walked down the road to days bay to see some of the houses in the area, there's at least two walk paths alternatively.

  • Kepler Track

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    near Te Anau, Southland (New Zealand)
    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...

  • near Porirua, Wellington (New Zealand)
    Distance
    4.05mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofPorirua - Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve Photo ofPorirua - Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve Photo ofPorirua - Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve

    We started with the Doctor Track, then Boundry Rd up to Ex Woosh Antenna, then it started to rain so we go back and try to take the Spicer Link to go back to the parking, but in the middle we end up in some roads only fo...

  • Abel Tasman NP - 1 day track

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    near Marahau, Nelson (New Zealand)
    Distance
    11.37mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofAbel Tasman NP - 1 day track Photo ofAbel Tasman NP - 1 day track Photo ofAbel Tasman NP - 1 day track

    If you don’t have time to do the whole Abel Tasman coast track, this is it! Take the watertaxi in Marahau. The driver took us to the special rock (split apple rock) and then stopped at a seal colony where mother seals w...

  • Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

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    near Franz Josef, West Coast (New Zealand)
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofFranz Josef Glacier, New Zealand Photo ofFranz Josef Glacier, New Zealand Photo ofFranz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

    This walks takes you to the end of the Franz Josef Glacier (terminal face). It follows the riverbed until reaching the viewpoint of the glacier with some interesting waterfalls along the way. A short detour to the Sentin...

  • Mt Campbell Summit Track

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    near Pangatotara (New Zealand)
    Distance
    3.44mi
    Elevation +
    2198f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofMt Campbell Summit Track Photo ofMt Campbell Summit Track Photo ofMt Campbell Summit Track

    Turn off the Motueka Valley West bank Road at Rocky River Road, drive 8.16 Km on forestry roads (4-wheel drive required near the top) to the locked gate. (Limited parking near the gate) It's a steady (often steep!)walk o...

  • near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    5.32mi
    Elevation +
    1732f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMt Beetham summit loop from Arrowtown Photo ofMt Beetham summit loop from Arrowtown Photo ofMt Beetham summit loop from Arrowtown

    Easy walk to the summit of Mount Beetham (929 m). Although you can take a gravel road and park your car right below the summit loop I found it more interesting to start from Arrowtown. At the Bush Creek recreation reser...

  • near Milford Sound, Southland (New Zealand)
    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 ...

  • near Paradise, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    19.72mi
    Elevation +
    4314f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRouteburn 1 day from Routeburn todivide Photo ofRouteburn 1 day from Routeburn todivide Photo ofRouteburn 1 day from Routeburn todivide

    Routeburn 1 day from Routeburn to divide 8 hours start 7.08 down 15.08. Age 47 and 14 years old. Short breaks and clouds from Harris saddle to makinzi hut. Fun and fine tramp. If not for bus pick-up deadline no issues - ...

  • Rocky Mountain Diamond Lake

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Distance
    4.05mi
    Elevation +
    1729f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRocky Mountain Diamond Lake Photo ofRocky Mountain Diamond Lake Photo ofRocky Mountain Diamond Lake

    Better views than Mt Iron but also tougher. If you want a moderate option, go up and down the east way. The difficult part is the path on the west. from http://www.nzfrenzy.com , best NZ guidebook

  • Otira Valley Skinny Dip

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    near Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury (New Zealand)
    Distance
    3.20mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofOtira Valley Skinny Dip Photo ofOtira Valley Skinny Dip Photo ofOtira Valley Skinny Dip

    A short and nice track on the valley parallel to the creek with beautiful cascades and icy water. If you make it to the point reward yourself with a quenching dip.

  • near Marahau, Nelson (New Zealand)
    Distance
    7.76mi
    Elevation +
    869f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofAbel Tasman track, Marahau to Anchorage Bay Photo ofAbel Tasman track, Marahau to Anchorage Bay Photo ofAbel Tasman track, Marahau to Anchorage Bay

    A one day hike from Marahau to Anchorage Bay. Got a bus from our base in Nelson to Marahau and walked the coastal path to Anchorage Bay where we wer collected by a water taxi and brought back to Marahau. It was a beautif...

  • near North Mount Egmont, Taranaki (New Zealand)
    Distance
    4.24mi
    Elevation +
    1358f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofNorth Egmont-Razorback - Maketawa hut Photo ofNorth Egmont-Razorback - Maketawa hut Photo ofNorth Egmont-Razorback - Maketawa hut

    This loop is actually 9.1km. Unfortunately my phone turn the app off twice. Take the Holly Hut track until the turn off to Maketawa hut. Follow this slowly climbing through tussock to Tahurangi Lodge. Then head down pas...

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