South island walks Archives

West coast wilderness trail top sights

West Coast Wilderness Trail is a leisurely exploration of 19th century gold prospector’s mining trails. The wide ...

West Coast, walks and hikes places to go and things to do

Leisurely dawdle on a flat boardwalk at Okarito Lagoon or embark on a multi-day tramp of the Heaphy. There is a ...

Kawatiri Coastal trail – Westport top pick

NZ Westport top pick attraction Kawatiri Coastal trail shared track for cyclists and hikers. The Kawatiri Coastal ...

Cape Foulwind, Tauranga Bay – Westport top pick short walks

West Coast NZ unforgettable short walk for all fitness levels, seals, expansive views of wild west coast beach and ...

Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track – a New Zealand Great Walk

Multiple day tramp Paparoa Track crosses the Paparoa Range. It takes you through alpine tops, limestone karst ...

Ship Creek, West Coast

The place to go to view dunes where the harsh coastal climate; constant wind has impacted the landscape. The path ...

Waterfalls Haast Pass & Mount Aspiring National Park walks

Rainfall, mountains and runoff create a series of waterfalls on the must-go destinations for waterfall buffs and ...

Top 10 walks, Buller District: where to go

Visit unforgettable places … Unwind in hidden corners of the West Coast, Buller district. Find walks exploring ...

Top 10 hidden walks West Coast, Punakaiki, Greymouth and Lake Brunner

West Coast, South Island is a premier walking destination. The West Coast is packed with interesting places to go. ...

The Charming Creek North Walkway West Coast

West Coast, NZ Charming Creek walkway a great short walk, suspension bridges, rustic mining relics, dense lush ...

Best 10 short walks in Marlborough

Brilliant scenery and a temperate climate is an ideal combination for holiday outdoors exploring wild Marlborough ...

Top 10 short walks in the vicinity of Abel Tasman National Park

The Great Walk, Abel Tasman coast walk is unmissable. The beauty of the walk is found elsewhere within and outside ...

Nelson city popular walks, waterfalls and places to go

Explore on foot or cycle the contrasting natural landscape of Nelson Tasman region. From multiple day treks to ...

Best 6 short walks in Christchurch

Discover Christchurch walks from Avon River loop to Quail Island shipwreck trail. Find the reimagined Halswell ...

8 Unmissable Walks In Glacier Country

There are over 30 walking tracks from short scenic tracks to multiple day backcountry tramps. From glacier faces, ...

10 family walks to explore near Milton: what to see, best things to do

Milton is a town with a passionate local community which boasts some great independent shops ranging from a butcher ...

Best 10 short walks in Nelson

Walks from very easy short strolls to medium walks that are in remote locations. You can stand in an area of ...

Moutere, Nelson 9 best foodie experiences + great walk

German settlement history is exemplified with a quaint Lutheran Church and a pub purported to be New Zealand’s ...

Best short walks & picnic locations, Lake Hawea

Wanaka and Hawea are natural crossroads in the journey to the West Coast. The rivers offer bountiful fly fishing ...

Dunedin Heritage Walk 1

The best preserved Victorian / Edwardian cities in the Southern hemisphere Dunedin’s heritage trail is an easy ...