With around 30 percent of New Zealand's land area being officially protected with public access, there's no shortage of New Zealand hiking and walking opportunities at all levels. Whether you're looking for shorter walks up to a day long or a multi-day track through remote high country, you'll soon see why soaking up the breathtaking New Zealand scenery is a national past time and rite of passage for generations of kiwis.
Starts
Christchurch
Finishes
Queenstown
Transport
Car
Duration
13 Days
Grab your hiking boots and swap everyday life for the towering mountains, high country lakes, and ice-carved fiords of New Zealand's iconic backcountry. Featuring spectacular day hikes on the Milford and Hooker Valley Tracks, plus a fully guided three-day Routeburn Track adventure, this South Island itinerary takes you to the beating heart of the New Zealand wilderness.
Starts
Christchurch
Finishes
Queenstown
Transport
Car
Duration
9 Days
Routeburn and Milford Tracks, Glaciers & More. The South Island of New Zealand is a haven for walkers and hikers. This self-drive New Zealand itinerary focuses on easy going guided walks for hikers of modest fitness who love being in the bush and the natural environment. No hiking experience is necessary.
