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

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

Three day walk Coastal and bush scenic walks Huts available Booking is essential

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Trust Tel: Fax:

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: Fax:

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 Track Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company Tel: Fax: Action in Marlborough Ltd Tel/Fax:

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: Fax:

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: Fax:

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: Fax:

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 Tel: Fax:

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: Fax:

Take nothing but photographs… Leave nothing but footprints

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