Top rated Hiking areas in New Zealand

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Ben Lomond Track
Hiking area
👍👍 The track is easily a match for any of the Great Walks tracks in terms or view. Although the track is a few kilometers long only, one can enjoy spectacular surroundings throughout the entire walk. The connecting Tiki Trail is boring as it is completely covered by trees and there was no access from t...
5.00 (46 reviews)
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Routeburn Track
Hiking area
👍👍 Holy smokes. Just holy smokes. We've hiked across the world. Norway, Northern Cascades, South America, France, Portugal, and this was absolutely in the top 2-3 hikes we've ever seen. So beautiful. Well maintained. Easy to follow. We did it in one day. Tried to run, but rocks made it a bit rough.
4.90 (76 reviews)
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Truman track
Hiking area
👍👍 This is a must see, it can be a short walk or a good hour exploring this track. From the large Rimu trees down into the flax covering the hills as you approach the ocean, the dramatic transformation of foliage and terrain is stunning as it opens up in the Tasman sea. Variety of bird species are pres...
4.90 (72 reviews)
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Arapuke Forest Park
Hiking area
👍👍 Great weekend coaching in Arapuke, Google Fluid Lines to take your riding to the next level!
4.90 (54 reviews)
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Onahau Lookout
Hiking area
👍👍 15 minutes off the track each way, (we spent 15 going up, 15 there, and 15 coming back down). Reasonably tough going, steep and gorse ridden. Had my nearest sighting of a fantail on this climb - just over a metre away. I recommend leaving your bag (hidden) on the side of the track, so you don't have...
4.90 (43 reviews)
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Hooker Valley track
Hiking area
This 5-km. walking track in Mount Cook National Park leads to Hooker Lake & offers sweeping views.
4.80 (3.9K reviews)
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Castle Hill Conservation Area
Tourist attraction
👍👍 If you have a car , this is a must-visit in New Zealand. The views are super amazing on sunny days, the rocks are quite giant which make me look much smaller. There are some toilets and parking lots here, just took about 20 minutes to walk, the trail is not difficult at all.
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
Hakarimata Summit Hiking Track image
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Hakarimata Summit Hiking Track
Hiking area
Park with walking tracks amid kauri trees & a popular challenging stair climb to sweeping views.
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park
Holiday park
😠 Had an awful experience here recently - Initially we were put onto an empty area down by the playground only to find out once we had put up our tents that there was raw sewage leaking at our feet... The owner tried to move us approx 10m to the side which we declined as who wants to be anywhere near...
$27/night
4.80 (639 reviews)
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Kaitiaki Adventures
Tour operator
👍👍 Whitewater rafting with these guys was epic! The whole team is super organized, professional, entertaining and really friendly. A special shout-out to Sam, you are the best, mate! Sam was super friendly and adds a lot of fun to the trip. The trip itself was so much fun. The 7m waterfall was so thril...
4.80 (568 reviews)
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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track
Hiking area
👍👍 It's probaby the best thing to do in the area worth detouring 30-60 mins. The main path is wheelchair friendly. It takes about 15-30mins to explore. It is very well maintained, with toilets, plenty of parking a few souvenir shops and cafe. Beside the great view, the path, the layout and the facilit...
4.80 (478 reviews)
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Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation
Holiday home
Laid-back beachfront holiday park with eclectic cabins & a campsite, plus a cafe with a fireplace.
4.80 (436 reviews)
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Mount Manaia Walking Track
Hiking area
👍👍 Great views a top. 2 hours total return for average climbers. Very steep climbing and too many Steps built to reach to the top. Lookout point is tiny track on top through wooden platform. Take care as no guard rails. Super steep climb so be prepared. Hiking stick will be helpful.
4.80 (348 reviews)
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Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
Hiking area
👍👍 Nice view, you can treat yourself.
4.80 (331 reviews)
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Te Waihou Walkway
Hiking area
4.80 (284 reviews)
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The Pinnacles
Hiking area
👍👍 Difficult walk especially when arriving at the top (many steps + ladders to climb via ferrata type) but it was so worth it! The “climbing” aspect of the hike is rare and awesome + the views were incredible.
4.80 (263 reviews)
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Mt Kaukau Summit Hike — Simla Crescent Trailhead
Hiking area
👍 Start at Simla Crescent and head straight up the hill. The path is wide and there are plenty of well-constructed steps. Take water (you’ll probably need it) and you might need a light jacket or pullover if it is windy because it can be cold at the top. Took us 40 minutes to get to the mast from the...
4.80 (222 reviews)
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Kauri Loop Track
Hiking area
👍👍 Great short walk, number of steps but does have seats to enjoy. The Kauri Grove is a wonderful site, and the mature trees are a fantastic site. The track and signage are great. the view from the top lookout is worth the extra few minutes walk, highly recommended walk.
4.80 (197 reviews)
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Lake Rotopounamu track
Hiking area
👍👍 2 hour walk at a slow pace, took me 90 mins at a medium pace with a few stops. Good easy track though lots of foliage so might be a bit slippery after heavy rain. Peaceful walk that’s mostly covered with moments on the lakeside ‘beach’ . Think I saw some Grey ducks or grey/mallard cross. A great wal...
4.80 (181 reviews)
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Key Summit Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Great hike! Beautiful views on the way up. We started around 9:00am and there was plenty of parking. Lake Marian isn’t visible at all from the lookout. It just overlooks the forest (maybe other times of the year it’s visible?). We added on the hike to Lake Howden on the way back and the total hike t...
4.80 (127 reviews)
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