Walking in New Zealand

Rivers, Mountains, Forest and Sea

These are the ingredients of New Zealand’s bush walks

Overview

• New Zealand has more than 8,000 kilometres/

5,000 miles of walkways and tracks

• Range from under an hour to multiple day walks

• Peak season - November to April

Department of Conservation

www.doc.govt.nz

Track Classifications

• Path

• Walking Track

• Tramping Track

• Route

Safety Tips for the Independent Walker

• Stay on the track!• Look at the weather forecasts• Bring a change of clothes and wet

weather gear• Let someone know where you are

going and when you expect to return.

National Parks

Tramping Hut Categories

• Great Walks

• Intermediate

• Basic

• Shelters and bivouacs

Tuatapere Hump Ridge

Track

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

• Three day walk• Coastal and bush

scenic walks• Huts available• Booking is

essential

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Trust

Tel: +64 3 226 6739

Fax: +64 3 226 6739

www.humpridgetrack.co.nz

Multi-Day Guided Walks

• Pristine scenery

• Commentary on each area’s natural and human history

• Enthusiastic, expert guides

Multi-Day Guided Walks

• Excellent accommodation

• Delicious meals

• Small (day) packs often carried and luggage transferred

Whirinaki Track

“One of the greatest glories of the central North Island is its rainforests, in their scenic and botanic splendour ..”John Morton

Emeritus Professor of Zoology

Whirinaki Track

• Located in Urewera ranges

• 60,000 hectare native rainforest

• Five native tree species

• Rare wildlife and birds

Whirinaki Track

• Professional Māori guides

• Flora and fauna interpretation

• Fully catered

• Begins Taupo or Rotorua

Whirinaki Track

Whirinaki Guided Walks Ltd

Tel: +64 7 377 2363

Fax: +64 7 377 3285

www.rainforest-treks.co.nz

Queen Charlotte Track

“At our feet we twined past red supplejack berries, green hooded orchids and the creamy white flowers of the native clematis”Richard Bangs

Editor, expedia.com

Queen Charlotte Track

• 67 kilometres/39 miles• Located at the NE tip of

South Island• Lush sub-tropical

rainforest• Sheltered shorelines,

unsurpassed views

Queen Charlotte Track

• Duration flexible, although normally four days

• Fully catered

• Superb lodge accommodation or homestays

• Luggage transfers

Queen Charlotte TrackMarlborough Sounds Adventure Company

Tel: +64 3 573 6078

Fax: +64 3 573 8827

www.marlboroughsounds.co.nz

Action in Marlborough Ltd

Tel/Fax: +64 3 578 4531

www.actionmarlborough.co.nz

Abel Tasman National Park

“…clear waters, unspoilt environment and idyllic golden sand bays …”Sir Edmund Hillary

Abel Tasman National Park

• Spectacular bush and ocean scenery

• Penguins, seals, native birds

Abel Tasman National Park

• Five day guided walk or kayak trip

• Three day walk/kayak option

• Lodge accommodation

• Gourmet meals and NZ wines

• Luggage transfers

Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park Experiences Ltd

Tel: +64 3 528 7801

Fax: +64 3 528 6087

www.abeltasman.co.nz

Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks

“The Routeburn & Greenstone are two of the most superb walking areas in the world” Sir Edmund Hillary

Routeburn & Greenstone Tracks

• Routeburn - three day alpine trek or combine with Greenstone for six day “Grand Traverse”

• Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks

• Rainforest, lakes and alpine pastures

Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks

Routeburn Walk Limited

Tel: +64 3 442 8200

Fax: +64 3 442 6072

www.routeburn.co.nz

Stewart Island Track

“Picture yourself in the southern most island of New Zealand wandering under a stadium of stars to try your luck at native Kiwi spotting.”

Stewart Island Track

• Spotting for Kiwi, NZ’s national bird

• Year round• Maori traditions

Stewart Island Walk

Kiwi Wilderness Walks

Tel: +64 3 234 8886

Fax: +64 3 234 8816

www.riverton.co.nz

Hollyford Track

“Deep and mysteriously moody theatrics .. that are heart-fearingly beautiful”Jane Campion

Director of “The Piano”

Hollyford Track

• Located in Fiordland National Park

• World Heritage area• Mountains, rivers,

rainforests and wild beaches• Birds, seals, penguins,

dolphins

Hollyford Track

• Three different walks

• Begin and end at Te Anau

• Includes jet boating, scenic flight and cruise on Milford Sound

• Cosy lodge accommodation

Hollyford Track

Hollyford Track

Tel: +64 3 442 3760

Fax: +64 3 442 3761

www.hollyfordtrack.com

Milford Track

“The Milford Track experience was everything I’d dreamed it would be”K Holden

North Carolina

Milford Track

• “finest walk in the world”• 55km/33mile, five day

walk• Lakes, fiords, forest,

canyons• Open November to April

Milford Track

Milford Track Guided Walk

Tel: +64 3 441 1138

Fax: +64 3 441 1124

www.milfordtrack.co.nz

Take nothing but photographs…

Leave nothing but footprints

www.walknewzealand.com

Key Things To Remember About Multi Day Guided Walks

• Pristine scenery• Amazing variety of landscapes - from sun

drenched coasts to fiords• Expert local guides for flora and fauna

interpretation• Comfort at the end of the day