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Rob Roy Glacier Track

Probably the best glacier hike in New Zealand. Groaning ice, dashing streams and the niggling feeling that orcs are near. There's never a dull moment on the Rob Roy Glacier Track, which winds through Mount Aspiring National Park not far from Wanaka.

Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve

Ben Lomond and Bowen Peak

Ben Lomond and Bowen Peak are located just above Queenstown. Views here are outstanding! Ben Lomond and Bowen Peak summits provide 360° views of Queenstown, The Remarkables and all the way to Mount Aspiring and Coronet Peak. A perfect hike to conquer your time in Queenstown.

Mt Cook National Park

The Hooker Valley Track

The Hooker Valley Track is located in The Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park on the south Island of New Zealand. It's an easy walk on well-maintained track and is a 16km round trip, roughly 1.5 hours each way. The scenery and views are stunning but this is commonplace in New Zealand!

Fiordland National Park

Lake Marian Track

Lake Marian is a hidden gem not to be missed. This is an extraordinary hike with the most beautiful end reward of views across the valley toward Key Summit and the Alisa Mountains that most visitors who go to Milford Sound miss.

Fiordland National Park

Routeburn Track - New Zealand's great walk

The Routeburn Track is the ultimate alpine adventure, weaving through meadows, reflective tarns and alpine gardens taking you over a mountain pass where you will look down on New Zealand's finest landscapes. You'll be rewarded with spectacular vistas over vast mountain ranges and valleys.

Fiordland National Park

Gertrude Saddle Route

Gertrude Saddle Route is a challenging tramping route in Fiordland National Park, starting along a pleasant alpine meadow in a stunning glacial valley, then heads up steeply to the saddle with an incredible view of both valleys. Gertrude Saddle showcases a unique perspective of Milford Sound.

New Zealand

Views of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hāwea from Isthmus Peak

Offering similar views as Roy's Peak, this walking track takes you cross the undulating ridgeline to Isthmus Peak (1385 m). The track overlooks Lake Wanaka and Lake Hāwea, with great views of the Southern Alps.

New Zealand

Hiking up to Roy's Peak

Roy's Peak is just outside Wanaka is not to be missed. This hike offers stunning views of Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring. It's a steady and long winded slog up the side of the mountain but the views are spectacular.

Tongariro National Park

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best one-day hikes in New Zealand and has plenty of colourful and beautiful scenery throughout the hike.

New Zealand

New Zealand's Best Lakes

New Zealand's lakes are incredibly beautiful. With intense blue water, the most picturesque mountain backdrops and lots of activities around them, they make for the perfect holiday destination. Some of the best lakes

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