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Walks in New Zealand are on a level purely of their own. With towering mountains overlooking glacial lakes, enchanting temperate rainforests and some of the best coastal trails in the world, this archipelagic nation will run your hiking boots ragged.

The exquisite nature of hikes in New Zealand lies in its extraordinary range of landscapes and distinct seasons. Day hikes to jaw-dropping vistas are hardly uncommon and multi-day expeditions that will take you far and wide are unforgettable experiences. This is a land of monumental scenery and accessible beauty.

With 13 national parks containing well-maintained trails, there’s a route for every ability. Challenging backcountry hikes are also exceptional in New Zealand, making this beautiful country a hiker’s paradise.

Suspension Bridges – Mueller Lake loop from Aoraki/Mount Cook	Intermediate	02:50 10.5 km
Roys Peak Lookout – Seenlandschaft und Bergwelt loop from Wanaka	Expert	05:03 13.2 km
Lookout to Coquille Bay – Abel Tasman Nationalpark loop from Mārahau	Expert	06:08 22.4 km
Lake Tekapo Beach – Blick auf Lake Alexandrina loop from Lake Tekapo	Intermediate	03:34 12.0 km
Taranaki Falls – Wairere Stream loop from National Park	Easy	01:52 6.78 km
Abel Tasman Nationalpark – Lookout to Coquille Bay loop from Mārahau	Expert	06:17 20.3 km
Reflection point – View of views loop from Fox Glacier	Easy	01:16 4.77 km
Ben Lomond summit – Ben Lemond Saddle loop from Queenstown	Expert	07:42 15.1 km
View of views – Reflection point loop from Fox Glacier	Easy	01:13 4.49 km
2000 Treppenstufen – Sealy Tarns loop from Aoraki/Mount Cook	Expert	05:45 8.56 km
Steinmännchen – Queenstown Hill Summit loop from Queenstown	Intermediate	02:40 7.25 km
Cathedral Cave Walk – Strand, Meer, tolle Farben loop from Hahei	Intermediate	01:49 6.26 km
Key Summit – Lake Howden loop from Glenorchy	Intermediate	02:59 8.74 km
Rocky peak – Diamond Lake loop from Wanaka	Intermediate	02:34 7.40 km
Wairere Stream – Upper Taranaki Falls Track loop from National Park	Intermediate	04:28 16.0 km
View from the summit – Mount Iron loop from Wanaka	Intermediate	02:21 6.82 km
Mount Iron – View from the summit loop from Wanaka	Easy	01:39 5.07 km
Moraine Walk – Fox Glacier View loop from Fox Glacier	Easy	01:50 6.52 km
Panorama – Ausblick loop from Kaikōura	Intermediate	03:45 14.0 km
Panorama – New Zealand Fur Seals loop from Kaikōura	Intermediate	03:53 14.9 km

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Suspension Bridges – Mueller Lake loop from Aoraki/Mount Cook

Intermediate

02:50

10.5 km

3.7 km/h

140 m

Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Hiking in New Zealand

Top 20 best walks and hikes in New Zealand

Suspension Bridges – Mueller Lake loop from Aoraki/Mount Cook

Roys Peak Lookout – Seenlandschaft und Bergwelt loop from Wanaka

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Lookout to Coquille Bay – Abel Tasman Nationalpark loop from Mārahau

Lake Tekapo Beach – Blick auf Lake Alexandrina loop from Lake Tekapo

Taranaki Falls – Wairere Stream loop from National Park

Abel Tasman Nationalpark – Lookout to Coquille Bay loop from Mārahau

Reflection point – View of views loop from Fox Glacier

Ben Lomond summit – Ben Lemond Saddle loop from Queenstown

View of views – Reflection point loop from Fox Glacier

2000 Treppenstufen – Sealy Tarns loop from Aoraki/Mount Cook

Steinmännchen – Queenstown Hill Summit loop from Queenstown

Cathedral Cave Walk – Strand, Meer, tolle Farben loop from Hahei

Key Summit – Lake Howden loop from Glenorchy

Rocky peak – Diamond Lake loop from Wanaka

Wairere Stream – Upper Taranaki Falls Track loop from National Park

View from the summit – Mount Iron loop from Wanaka

Mount Iron – View from the summit loop from Wanaka

Moraine Walk – Fox Glacier View loop from Fox Glacier

Panorama – Ausblick loop from Kaikōura

Panorama – New Zealand Fur Seals loop from Kaikōura

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