New Zealand Walking - 9 Great Tracks

If you're looking for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation,the heart of the Fjordland National Park.
then you can't do better than head off on holiday toHeaphy Track
explore the spectacular landscape of New Zealand.For the best of the rugged West Coast scenery, a
Walking is the very best way to experience the realday spent hiking along the Heaphy Track will take you
heart of a country that, although relatively young inthrough a range of different landscapes and along the
historical terms, has a warm and engaging soul as oldwindswept coastline.
as the world itself. The great diversity of the country isAbel Tasman Coast Track
one of its main attractions, but once you're there you'llStroll along deserted beaches at sunset, and marvel at
realise that the true secret of its popularity as athe ancient rock formations of the Abel Tasman
walking destination is New Zealand's incredibleNational Park. Located at the top of the South Island of
accessibility. You don't need to be a seasoned hiker toNew Zealand, walking the coast track offers easy
enjoy New Zealand, walking here can be just asconditions and wonderful scenery.
enjoyable for the novice too.Tongariro Northern Circuit
Rakiura TrackThe North Island reveals the incredible prehistoric
At the very bottom of New Zealand is Stewart Islandlandscape of Tongariro National Park. You will
and the Rakiura Track. This peaceful, bird-filled region iscircumnavigate the base of the intimidating Mount
perfect for a gentle stroll through lush, cool forestsNgauruhoe, a still-active volcano, and take in the
followed by a picnic lunch on the beach and a dip infascinating craters, lava flows and explosion pits.
turquoise waters.... heaven.Lake Waikaremoana Track
Kepler TrackThe magical region around Lake Waikaremoana will
Discover the glacial beauty of New Zealand, walkingtake you on a calming journey through untouched
this beautiful track through the Fjordlands of the Southrainforests and lush wetlands.
Island; through forests, past waterfalls and intoWhanganui River
spectacular valleys.For a little New Zealand walking with a difference,
Routeburn Trackcombine your hike with a canoe or kayak ride down
Still in the Fjordlands of the South Island, this trail willthe pristine Whanganui River which runs through the
introduce you to the jewel-coloured lakes andWhanganui National Park. New Zealand's longest
snow-capped peaks of the Mount Aspiring Nationalnavigable river winds for over 300km out into the
Park. In its entirety, the Routeburn Track is one of theTasman Sea.
shortest of New Zealand's 'Great Walks', but theThere are so many walking trails and tracks to choose
scenery more than makes up for it!from in New Zealand and, whether you are super-fit or
Milford Trackjust a weekend rambler, New Zealand walking holidays
This is New Zealand walking at its best. Theare the most rewarding way to see the country. Pick
world-famous Milford Track is picture-postcard perfect,your route, lace up your boots and get walking!
with breath-taking views and invigorating hikes through