2. Walking in New Zealand Rivers, Mountains, Forest and Sea

3. These are the ingredients of New Zealand’s bush walks

4. 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

5. Department of Conservation www.doc.govt.nz

6. Track Classifications Path Walking Track Tramping Track Route

7. 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.

8. National Parks

9. Tramping Hut Categories Great Walks Intermediate Basic Shelters and bivouacs

10. Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

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

12. Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Trust Tel: +64 3 226 6739 Fax: +64 3 226 6739 www.humpridgetrack.co.nz

14. Multi-Day Guided Walks Pristine scenery Commentary on each area’s natural and human history Enthusiastic, expert guides

15. Multi-Day Guided Walks Excellent accommodation Delicious meals Small (day) packs often carried and luggage transferred

17. 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

18. Whirinaki Track Located in Urewera ranges 60,000 hectare native rainforest Five native tree species Rare wildlife and birds

19. Whirinaki Track Professional Māori guides Flora and fauna interpretation Fully catered Begins Taupo or Rotorua

20. Whirinaki Track Whirinaki Guided Walks Ltd Tel: +64 7 377 2363 Fax: +64 7 377 3285 www.rainforest-treks.co.nz

21. 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

22. Queen Charlotte Track 67 kilometres/39 miles Located at the NE tip of South Island Lush sub-tropical rainforest Sheltered shorelines, unsurpassed views

23. Queen Charlotte Track Duration flexible, although normally four days Fully catered Superb lodge accommodation or homestays Luggage transfers

24. Queen Charlotte Track Marlborough 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

25. Abel Tasman National Park “…clear waters, unspoilt environment and idyllic golden sand bays …” Sir Edmund Hillary

26. Abel Tasman National Park Spectacular bush and ocean scenery Penguins, seals, native birds

27. 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

28. Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman National Park Experiences Ltd Tel: +64 3 528 7801 Fax: +64 3 528 6087 www.abeltasman.co.nz

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

30. 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

31. Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks Routeburn Walk Limited Tel: +64 3 442 8200 Fax: +64 3 442 6072 www.routeburn.co.nz

32. 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.”

33. Stewart Island Track Spotting for Kiwi, NZ’s national bird Year round Maori traditions

34. Stewart Island Walk Kiwi Wilderness Walks Tel: +64 3 234 8886 Fax: +64 3 234 8816 www.riverton.co.nz

35. Hollyford Track “Deep and mysteriously moody theatrics.. that are heart-fearingly beautiful” Jane Campion Director of “The Piano”

36. Hollyford Track Located in Fiordland National Park World Heritage area Mountains, rivers, rainforests and wild beaches Birds, seals, penguins, dolphins

37. Hollyford Track Three different walks Begin and end at Te Anau Includes jet boating, scenic flight and cruise on Milford Sound Cosy lodge accommodation

38. Hollyford Track Tel: +64 3 442 3760 Fax: +64 3 442 3761 www.hollyfordtrack.com

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

40. Milford Track “finest walk in the world” 55km/33mile, five day walk Lakes, fiords, forest, canyons Open November to April

41. Milford Track Milford Track Guided Walk Tel: +64 3 441 1138 Fax: +64 3 441 1124 www.milfordtrack.co.nz

42. Take nothing but photographs… Leave nothing but footprints

43. www.walknewzealand.com

44. 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