Longest tracks

Te Araroa is a proposed walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. It is not complete at present, although some sections of the trail have been opened.   More »

Following the path of the former railway line from Middlemarch to Clyde this trail features old bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and small towns. This track is probably better mountain biked than walked.   More »

The classic Stewart Island coastal journey known widely for its mud. Links with the Rakiura Track.   More »

Coastal walk visiting the historic milling settlement of Port Craig where the restored school house provides overnight accommodation. The track crosses massive wooden tramway viaducts.   More »

The length of the Tararuas along the main ridge   More »

This journey explores the glacial valleys and mountains of Fiordland from Lake Hauroko to Lake Manapouri, visiting Dusky Sound along the way.   More »

Traversing the length of the Kaimai Range from the Karangahake Gorge to the Mamaku Plateau, this track follows historic trails to explore kauri logging and gold mining areas.   More »

A classic journey through rich podocarp forest, across high grasslands, and along palm beaches. Rata, karst, kiwi.   More »

Two river valleys linked by a straightforward alpine saddle at 1800m   More »

A circuit along neighbouring valleys at the hear of Lake Rotoroa, passing the picturesque Blue Lake, and crossing Moss Pass. Moss Pass is most easily crossed from east to west. Walking time can be reduced substantially by using boat transport ...   More »

A challenging 4-5 day circuit in the St. James Conservation Area / Nelson Lakes National Park featuring two alpine pass crossings and some unmarked track route finding. Starts and ends at Lake Tennyson and can be done in either direction.   More »

A four-day walk in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland.   More »

An easy but long walk along Queen Charlotte Sound with hostel and hotel accommodation available. This track is open to mountain bikers (with some restrictions). Most walkers take advantage of pack cartage services.   More »

3 day trip from upper Poulter River over Penny Pass between Minchin and Thompson Streams.   More »

This is a 3-4 day track that is located near Makarora at the head of Lake Wanaka. Being a loop it can be tramped in either direction, but most parties start at the Young River valley and go over Gillespie ...   More »

Wet rocky streams, long hauls over bush ridges on overgrown tracks, not much in the way of open tops. It isn't everyone's cup of tea but there are lots of good huts and the wilderness of the "great untrodden" Urewera ...   More »

Alpine circuit along two river valleys at the head of Lake Wakatipu.   More »

Popular, new and accessible loop track providing access to the mountains around Lake Te Anau.   More »

Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud.   More »

A more challenging extension to the Hollyford Track following old roads, rivers, lake edges, and beaches.   More »