9 Great Walks

New Zealand has nine great walks that go through its most beautiful landscapes of native bush, volcanoes, coastlines, and glaciers.

 

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Tongariro Northern Circuit: This is a 4-day circuit of 41km that goes through the Tongariro National Park.

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Milford Track: This is a 4-day trek of 54km that begins at Lake Te Anau and ends at the Milford Sounds.

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Kepler Track: This is a 4-day journey of 60km that goes through Fiordland National Park.

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Abel Tasman Coast Track: This is a 3-5 day 30km trail that goes through the Abel Tasman National Park.

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Whanganui Journey: This is a 5-day 145km kayak or canoe journey through the Whanganui River.

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Lake Waikaremoana Track: This is a 3-4 day 44km trek through the southern and western coasts of Lake Waikaremoana.

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Heaphy Track: This is a 4-6 day 80km hike through the Kahurangi National park.

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Routeburn Track: This is a 3-day 30km track through the Fiordland National park.

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Rakiura Track: This is a 3 day 30km walk through Rakiura National Park that covers 80% of Stewart Island.

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