남섬
① Abel Tasman Coastal Track
② Routeburn Track
③ Milford Track
④ Kepler Track
⑤ The Pararoa Track
⑥ Rakiura Track
⑦ Heaphy Track
북섬
⑧ Whanganui Journey
⑨ Lake Waikaremoana Track
⑩ Tongariro Northern Circuit Track
National parks
About one third of New Zealand's sparsely populated land has been set aside in national parks or reserves for the enjoyment of the public and increasing numbers of eco-tourists. While opportunities for exploration exist all over the country, 10 destinations are recognised as significant and have been designated ‘Great Walks’ by the Department of Conservation (DOC).
Apart from the coastal Abel Tasman track in the north of the South Island, the tracks are in high country or mountain areas. Ranging in duration from two to six days, the tracks cover a variety of landscapes on safe, well maintained pathways.
All tracks offer guided tours for which bookings are essential. Accommodation is generally in basic huts or lodges, but some guided talks offer luxury options. The high season starts in October (late-Spring) and lasts until April (early-Autumn).
South Island Great Walks:
Six of New Zealand's 'Great Walks' are in the South Island; a seventh is further south on Stewart Island.
Milford Track The Milford Track in Fiordland - New Zealand’s largest national park - is the most famous. Visitors spend four days / three nights following historic Maori routes through a dramatic landscape of forest-covered valleys, mountains and steep fiords from Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound. For this much demanded route, bookings are necessary well in advance, for both independent and guided walks.
Routeburn Track The Routeburn Track, another famous South Island track, has some of the most diverse scenery: forests, alpine flora, lakes, several waterfalls and panoramic views. The three-day trek covers 39km (24 miles).
Kepler Track The Kepler Track follows a loop that begins and ends at the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre in Te Anau. It takes four days and traverses lakeside forest and open tussock grasslands, with one day spent walking along the mountain tops above the bush line.
Rakiura Track Wilderness explorers wanting to experience the ‘end of the earth’ head for Stewart Island, New Zealand’s southernmost and least populated island. The Rakiura Track has the most birdlife, least predictable weather and conditions but planked walkways keep feet dry and ensure the three-day walk is possible year-round. It has gentle gradients - never more than 300m above sea level - and two huts provide accommodation.
Heaphy Track The Heaphy Track, in the northwestern corner of the South Island, has undemanding gradients over 80km (around 50 miles).The walk takes about five days. The track is accessible year round, but winter snows can make the higher sections chilly. Attractions on the Heaphy Track include the nikau palm-lined beach at its western end, red tussock downs, lush beech forests and fields of alpine herbs.
Abel Tasman Coastal Track The Abel Tasman Coastal Track, at the top of the South Island, only requires light walking shoes for the 50km (31 miles) route lined with miles of golden beaches. Along the way, five huts and 21 campsites offer accommodation, but transport has to be arranged from one end or the other.
The Paparoa Track Opening for walkers and mountain bikers from 1 December 2019, the Paparoa Track is New Zealand’s 10th Great Walk. The trail, in the Paparoa National Park on the rugged north-western South Island coast, traverses the Paparoa Range, revealing spectacular limestone landscapes, verdant rainforest and astonishing views.
The track travels from Blackball to Punakaiki and includes parts of the existing Croesus and Pororai River tracks. The 55km trail is of significant meaning to the locals and will act as a tribute to the 29 Pike River miners who lost their lives in the 2010 disaster. The national park has been extended by 3971 hectares to include the Pike River area.
North Island Great Walks:
Three 'Great Walks' are in the North Island: Tongariro Northern Circuit, Lake Waikaremoana Track and Whanganui Journey. Each offers a distinctive landscape and challenges for energetic walkers.
Tongariro Northern Circuit The Tongariro Northern Circuit is a loop track of three to four days, starting and finishing at the foot of Mount Ruapehu. Few places equal the drama of this active volcanic region with its lava formations, tussock grassland, fumaroles and geysers, and emerald green mineral lakes - the setting for the scenes in New Zealand director Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Altitude and climatic conditions mean the Tongariro circuit is best walked from late November to March. The Tongariro Crossing - one section of the circuit - is one of New Zealand’s most renowned day walks.
Lake Waikaremoana Track Lake Waikaremoana is situated east of the central volcanic plateau, in one of the North Island’s most remote regions. The 46km (28 miles) track encircles the lake, providing a four to five-day walk. Apart from one day climbing a steep bluff, the track follows a leisurely path through rainforest.
Whanganui Journey Included as one of New Zealand's 'Great Walks', the Whanganui Journey is more correctly a 145km kayak or canoe journey down the Whanganui River. Beginning in Taumarunui, this journey takes about five days to complete and provides an early New Zealand history experience. For hundreds of years the Whanganui River was an important Maori route; later, in early European settlement days, it became a steamboat highway. The winding river and surrounding lowland forest are now a national park.
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