Day exploring beyond Whitianga, Rings Beach, Kuaotunu, Otama Beach, Opito Bay

Start the day with a short drive to Matarangi and lace up the walking boots. Enjoy a spectacular short walk with ...

Unforgettable Rakaia Gorge day walk, Canterbury

Adventure boots are laced up for a day exploring Rakaia Gorge. Discover a massive rock gorge carved out by glacier ...

Unforgettable Bridle Track Canterbury day walk

Discover an unforgettable Bridle track in Canterbury. A perfect day walk with gondola ride, a bus ride, exploration ...

Unforgettable Bealey Spur day walk, Arthurs pass

Alpine views around Arthur’s Pass without the steep mountainous climbs. The well marked track is a superb day walk ...

Unforgettable Coromandel Coast Walkway day walk

The tip of the Coromandel Peninsula between Fletcher Bay and Stony Bay is a walk from ocean to ocean

Unforgettable Lake Matheson & Lake Gault day walk places to go

One of the ultimate short walks is Lake Matheson yet the longer 4.4 km lake circuit is equally rewarding. Take in ...

Unforgettable Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track day walk

Dinosaurs once walked among these ancient towering kahikatea, totara, matai and rimu forest giants. A slice of ...

Rainbow Mountain Rotorua day walk

Climb above the bubbling steaming vents of Rotorua. Enjoy bird's eye views of Rotorua. Discover vivid crater lakes ...

Unforgettable Kaikoura Peninsula day walk

Wildlife bonanza, NZ fur seals in their natural habitat on the Kaikoura Coast. A must-do walk for wildlife lovers.

Unforgettable Munro Beach, West Coast places to go

Imagine the sound of the sea, the whispering of the wind and, it’s the West Coast after all, the chilly nip in the ...

Day walks, escape from the city unforgettable walks in New Zealand

Discover an Auckland city escape to Tiritiri Matangi Island and listen to bird song in the Hauraki Gulf

Unforgettable Arthur’s Pass Day Walk

Experience the best of Arthur’s Pass's diverse alpine vegetation, waterfalls, wetlands, rich history and stunning ...

Karangahake Gorge day walk

Find a shared cycle / walking trail through a spectacular gorge with 19th century gold mining tunnels, rusting bush ...

Unforgettable day walk Cambridge to Lake Karapiro Te Awa shared pathway

This is the story of sport and its cultural role in New Zealand. New Zealand’s major sporting achievements have ...

New Zealand unforgettable day walks

Places to go and things to see

Routeburn track lite day walk

Discover a section of the magnificent New Zealand Routeburn Track suitable for a day walk.

Queenstown Hill Time Walk, Queenstown

From the Belfast entrance to the top of Queenstown Hill is 2.5 m and about 400 meters in elevation. It is a steep ...

Lake Rotoiti circuit, Bellbird walk & Honeydew loop track – West Coast

Names such as Bellbird Walk and Honeydew Walk aptly capture the glory of a beech forest alpine walk with a stunning ...

Punakaiki (pancake) rocks & Pororari River loop track – West Coast

A 15-minute gentle stroll from the car park brings you to a seat and a lookout, with spectacular views of the river ...

Charming Creek Walkway – West Coast

Imagine getting to your job in coal wagons from the Ngakawau settlement through dense bush, on a narrow railway ...

Abel Tasman National Park day walk

What a bite of natural paradise in the Abel Tasman National Park. Easily accessible (scurrying water taxis) make ...

South Island ultimate day walks & hikes, places to go

Find your ultimate day hike collection of walks. Places to go in the New Zealand South Island include the instagram ...

Karioi summit – Raglan

Highlights ● Stupendous views on a fine day, south to Mt Taranaki, the Herangi Range and Pureora. ● Local ...

Southern walkway – Wellington

Wellington southern walkway passes cafes, parks, suburbs and captures panoramic views from Mt Victoria

Pouakai Crossing – Taranaki

Pouakai Crossing, New Zealand offers hikers / walkers diverse landscape in one day from lowland forest to alpine ...

Tongariro crossing – Central North Island

The rock star, a must-do walk that embraces alpine scenery, gentle mountain rock climbs and volcanic activity in a ...

Rangitoto Summit – Auckland city

Coast to coast Auckland day walk

New Zealand Auckland walk across the country in a day from urban cafes, parks to city summits.

Urupukapuka island archaelogical walk

New Zealand day or short walks on Urupukapuka island exploring archeological sites, enjoying scenic views of the ...

North Island ultimate day walks

Find your ultimate day hike collection of walks. New Zealand North Island has the showpiece Tongariro Crossing as a ...

Twilight – Te Werahi loop track day walk

New Zealand day walk twilight Te Werahi loop track; exploration of Cape Reinga’s landscape and the far North.

New Zealand day walks, attractions, things to do, places to go

New Zealand day walks are an immersive experience in New Zealand’s backyard. Places to go range from coastal cliff ...

Pinnacles walk

The Pinnacles, a must go destination for adventure seekers, trampers who enjoy the challenge following the ...