The Abel Tasman Coast Track: The Most Beginner-Friendly Great Walk
The Abel Tasman Coast Track is NZ’s most accessible Great Walk – golden beaches, turquoise bays and easy walking. How to do it full or as a budget day trip.
The Paparoa Track: New Zealand’s Newest Great Walk (and It’s a Stunner)
The Paparoa Track is NZ’s newest Great Walk on the West Coast – dramatic ridgelines, limestone and a poignant history. Distance, booking, season and biking.
The Heaphy Track: The South Island’s Biggest, Most Diverse Great Walk
The Heaphy Track crosses from Golden Bay to the West Coast through tussock downs, forest and palm-fringed beaches. Distance, booking, season and biking option.
The Rakiura Track: A Great Walk on Stewart Island (and Maybe Wild Kiwi)
The Rakiura Track on Stewart Island is a relaxed 3-day Great Walk with a real chance of seeing wild kiwi. Distance, booking, season and how to get there.
The Milford Track: ‘The Finest Walk in the World’
The Milford Track is NZ’s most famous Great Walk – 53km through Fiordland to Milford Sound. How it works, strict booking rules, season and what to expect.
The Kepler Track: A Loop Walk Straight from Te Anau
The Kepler Track is a 60km loop Great Walk in Fiordland with epic alpine ridgelines. Distance, huts, booking, season and a free day-walk option from Te Anau.
The Routeburn Track: A Great Walk Through Two National Parks
The Routeburn Track is one of NZ’s most popular Great Walks, linking Fiordland and Mt Aspiring parks. Distance, huts, booking, season and free day-walk options.
Top 5 Surf Spots on the South Island (Cold Water, Empty Lineups)
The South Island has world-class, uncrowded surf – if you can handle cold water. Our top 5 spots from Kaikoura to the Catlins, plus wetsuit and safety tips.
Top 5 Day Hikes on the South Island (No Multi-Day Commitment Needed)
Short on time? These 5 South Island day hikes deliver Great Walk views without the overnight – Hooker Valley, Roys Peak, Key Summit, Avalanche Peak and Ben Lomond.
Top 5 Lakes of the South Island (and Why They’re So Unreal Blue)
The South Island’s lakes are next-level blue thanks to glacial rock flour. Our top 5 – Pukaki, Tekapo, Wanaka, Hawea and Wakatipu – plus free things to do.
