  Lake Waikaremoana Track - Lake Waikaremoana Track is located in the south/west corner of the 212,673 hectare Te Urewera National Park and is one of a network of Great Walks managed by the Department of Conservation throughout New Zealand. The Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk covers 46 km's and is a 3-4 day tramping track that follows the shore of Lake Waikaremoana for the majority of its length. Considered a A moderate tramp, hikers can enjoy magnificent scenery and plenty of opportunites for swimming and fishing throughout the year. There are 5 huts along the track that provide bunks, mattresses, wood-burning stove or gas heater, water supply (if rainfall is sufficient), cooking benches and vault toilets. To stay overnight at a hut or campsite on the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk you must have a booking prior to starting the track. Bookings can be made at the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre. Camping on the track is only permitted at designated campsites. |
 Milford Track - Milford Track has long been referred to as "the finest walk in the world" and as part of The Fiordland National Park it is easy to understand why this world-class track is popular with novice and experienced trekkers alike. Trampers can enjoy close encounters with native birdlife, including the Robin, Weka, Kea, Bellbirds and much more - maybe even a Kiwi! Enjoy spectacular scenery, from imposing fiords, to deep lakes, lush forest and deep canyons. The Milford Track is approximately 54km's long and is administered by DOC on behalf of the New Zealand public. Trampers can walk the track independently or as part of a guided group. Tourism Milford Ltd hold the only DOC approved concession for overnight guided walks on the Milford Track during the peak walking season. The track starts at the head of Lake Te Anau and finishes at Milford Sound. Tourism Milford Ltd provide a 5 day guided walk of the Milford Track which includes accommodation, hot showers, filling meals and comfortable beds. |
 Otago Goldfields Cavalcade - Otago Goldfields Cavalcade is an annual event that has been going since 1991 when the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust organised an annual Cavalcade for horse riders, wagoners and walkers keen to re-trace the steps and trails of the gold miners from the 19th century. Walking Trails became part of the Cavalcade in 1994 and have developed into the most popular part of the Cavalcade. This is a great opportunity to make your way through the hills and enjoy the fabulous scenery at a slower pace! However, the Cavalcade is not "a walk in the park" and requires a moderate to high level of fitness. The walking trails are definitely an excellent way to tramp across Otago and access land and tracks that are not normally available to the public. Average daily distances are normally between 15-30 kilometres. The walking trails retrace the very steps the gold miners took to seek and you will be able to witness and experience similar trials and landscapes as faced by those hardy miners. |
 Queen Charlotte Track - The Queen Charlotte Track is a wonderful trip through the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. The trip takes trampers from the historic Ship Cove through to Anakiwa in the Grove Arm, passing through lush coastal forests and boasting breath-taking views of Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. A good level of fitness is required for the 71 kilometre trip, which can be completed in 3-5 days. The entire Queen Charlotte Track is open to mountain biking from March 1 to November 30 each year, and this trip takes about 13 hours. Most walkers start from Ship Cove, however it can only be reached by boat, but transport can be arranged through a range of Picton tourist operators, who can also carry your pack to each night’s intended destination. There are seven self-registration campsites along the track, each with toilet and water supply. Private accommodation lodgings are also available right along the track. |
 Tongariro Crossing Track - Tongariro Crossing is part of the Tongariro National Park in the North Island and is a world-renowned trek covering 17km's of varied terrain, including steep climbs and unpredictable weather. Spanning the lenght of Mt Tongariro and starting from the Mangatepopo Valley, the Tongariro Crossing Track takes between 7-9 hours to complete. You need to arrange transport to take you to the start of the track and also to collect you at the end. A range of accommodation is available in the National Park Village. Due to weather that can change quickly and dramatically, it is important that hikers be well prepared for all conditions as the weather in the car park is normally completely different from what is happening nearly 1000 meters higher up the track! The track will provide you with a stunning and varied range of breath-taking scenery and once visited it is easy to appreciate why the Tongariro Crossing Track is such a popular track. |
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