New Zealand Hiking
Every day brings a completely different landscape, from turquoise alpine lakes and dramatic mountain peaks to quiet valleys, coastal trails, and charming small
Christchurch, New Zealand
Located on the east coast of the South Island, it is the country’s second-largest city, and also known as the "Garden City,"
Crater Rim Walkway
A spectacular trail in the Port Hills that traces the jagged ridgeline of an ancient, extinct volcano
Peak Hill Track in Canterbury, New Zealand
A 6 km out-and-back hike rewarding climbers with panoramic views of the Southern Alps and the braided Rakaia River
Geraldine, New Zealand
A picturesque, vibrant country town in New Zealand's South Canterbury region
Lake Tekapo
A stunning alpine lake in the center of New Zealand's South Island. Famous for its striking turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd
Mt. John Walkway
A popular 8–9 km loop trail to the summit, rewarding hikers with sweeping panoramic views of the milky-turquoise Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps
Tekapo
A stunning alpine destination in New Zealand’s South Island, renowned for its vivid turquoise glacial waters and majestic mountain backdrops
Aoraki/ Mount Cook National Park
New Zealand’s highest peak, surrounded by massive glaciers and alpine terrain, it is a sacred cultural site for the indigenous Ngāi Tahu Māori
Sally Tarns Track
Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, it is a challenging alpine hike called the "Stairway to Heaven" and famous for its climb of over 2,200 wooden steps
Tasman Lake Track
An easy out-and-back trail through ancient moraines to viewpoints of the Haupapa/Tasman Glacier and its lake, often filled with floating icebergs
Tasman Glacier
New Zealand's largest and longest glacier it contains about a third of the country's total glacier ice
Hooker Valley Track
A famous out-and-back trail featuring awe-inspiring glacier-fed rivers, three long suspension swing bridges, and panoramic views of the Southern Alps
Pukaki Kettle Hole Track
A loop trail located in the Pūkaki Terminal Moraine Conservation Area, famous for its panoramic views of Lake Pukaki and the distant Aoraki/Mount Cook
Twizel
A picturesque alpine town in New Zealand's South Island, serving as the main western gateway to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Lindis Peak
A 1,226-meter mountain in the Central Otago region, with 360-degree views of the St Bathans Range, the Southern Alps, and the Lindis Valley
Butterfield Wetland
A scenic, multi-use natural area in the Wānaka region featuring a 2.5 km loop track popular for walking, trail running, and mountain biking
Wanaka
A breathtaking alpine resort town nestled on the shores of a crystal-clear glacial lake and surrounded by the towering Southern Alps
Rob Roy Glacier
A spectacular, active hanging glacier located in New Zealand's Mount Aspiring National Park
Rocky Mountain Track
A rewarding hike offering expansive 360-degree views of Diamond Lake, Lake Wanaka, and the Southern Alps
Lake Wānaka
New Zealand's pristine alpine lake, set in a glacial valley beneath the Southern Alps, famous for its mirror-like waters, the iconic Lone Tree
Arrowtown
A picturesque, historic gold-mining town nestled along the banks of the Arrow River, and famous for its preserved 19th-century architecture
Sawpit Gully Track
A loop hike that winds past old gold mining relics, crosses mountain streams, and climbs to a saddle with panoramic views of Lake Hayes and the Remarkables
Lake Alta Track
A scenic alpine hike in the Remarkables Conservation Area that winds through a glacial cirque to a stunning turquoise lake
Queenstown
Stunning resort town on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, renowned as the "Adventure Capital of the World"
Mt. Crichton Loop Track
A popular, 8 km trail loop featuring mature beech forests, waterfalls, Lake Dispute, and fascinating 1800s goldmining relics
Twelve Miles Track
A stunning out-and-back trail winding along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and celebrated for its native red beech forests and Lord of the Rings history
Bob's Cove
A sheltered bay on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, famed for its crystal-clear, emerald-green waters, lush native beech and mānuka forests, and panoramic views