New Zealand is the country for you if you love the outdoors! The biodiversity of the land is very rich, as it is probably the last lands on Earth to be settled by men. Hiking is a favorite pastime of many people who love the outdoors. In New Zealand, there are many ways and many locations to go hiking. Now, let us talk about the great outdoors of this land, and how to fully enjoy it.
Day Hikes
Day hikes are great when you do it with friends or in a group. It is also enjoyable when done in solitude, enjoying the sound of the birds, the breeze, and all the other sounds mother nature gives. Day hikes usually take around 4-10 hours. It is best to do day hikes early in the morning to enjoy the spectacle of the rising sun on a mountain top! Below are the ultimate destinations for day hiking in New Zealand:
- Roy’s Peak
- Mt. Taranaki
- Coromandel Coastal Walkway
- Hooker Valley
- Mt. Holdsworth
- Cape Renga-Te Werahi Twilight Loop
- Rangitoto Summit Track
- Trotter’s Gorge
- Avalanche Peak
Overnight Hikes
These hikes usually take a day or even days to finish. There is usually a set trail for every hiker to follow. There is a station/campsite located at certain distances where hikers can rest for a while. It recharges every hiker, giving him or her the drive to push on to the final camp, and back. Below are the best Overnight hiking targets in New Zealand.
- Mueller Hut Route
- Mount Cook National Park
- South Island
‘Lord of the Rings’ Hike
If you are a true “Lord of the Rings” fan, you will find that these destinations match the magnificent scenes from the movie.
- Mt. Sunday (Edoras, the Capital City of Rohan)
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing (Mordor)
If you are from a ETA New Zealand visa waiver country, traveling wouldn’t be a problem. You must also be a holder of a New Zealand ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) Visa. As they say it in New Zeland: “Kite wawe koe!” For some helpful guides, check this website https://www.etanewzealand.ca/
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