New Zealand's Great Walks are justifiably highly regarded by the hiking community - the Milford Track, was once famously described by an early hiker as 'the finest walk in the world'. Hiking New Zealand offer a number of the Great Walks of New Zealand, which are based on the South Island.
For a quick review of each Great Walk's features, view our Tours Information.
For more information about New Zealand's Great Walks, click on each page:
Stewart Island Track
Stewart Island offers the best chance most people will ever have to see New Zealand's national bird,
the Kiwi, in its natural environment. (4.5 days)
Abel Tasman Track
This leisurely holiday includes three days of walking the Coast Track
and two "free" days at beachfront lodges to explore. (5 days)
Akaroa Hike
This hiking tour includes unsurpassed views of the Southern Alps, Canterbury
Plains and Banks Peninsula. You'll be active during the day while indulging
in all the comforts of home in the evening. (3.5 days)
Ball Pass Alpine Trek
In the heart of the South Island, you'll climb above the Tasman Glacier
to the crest of Ball Pass and gaze at the faces of Mt Cook, New Zealand's
highest mountain. (3 days)
Hump Ridge Track
In the south west of the island is this unique track, combining beach,
bush and sub alpine scenery with the history of Port Craig and its striking
viaducts. (3.5 days)
"New Zealand Great Walks from Hiking New Zealand."
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