The best walks and hikes in New Zealand

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Walks in New Zealand are on a level purely of their own. With towering mountains overlooking glacial lakes, enchanting temperate rainforests and some of the best coastal trails in the world, this archipelagic nation will run your hiking boots ragged.

The exquisite nature of hikes in New Zealand lies in its extraordinary range of landscapes and distinct seasons. Day hikes to jaw-dropping vistas are hardly uncommon and multi-day expeditions that will take you far and wide are unforgettable experiences. This is a land of monumental scenery and accessible beauty.

With 13 national parks containing well-maintained trails, there’s a route for every ability. Challenging backcountry hikes are also exceptional in New Zealand, making this beautiful country a hiker’s paradise.

Mueller Lake – Suspension Bridges loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook	Intermediate	02:51 10.5 km
Roys Peak Lookout – View over Lake Wanaka loop from Wānaka	Expert	05:03 13.2 km
Lookout to Coquille Bay – Abel Tasman Nationalpark loop from Mārahau	Expert	06:05 22.3 km
Mount John Observatory – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo	Intermediate	03:47 12.8 km
Taranaki Falls – Wairere Stream loop from Highlands Park	Easy	01:52 6.78 km
View of views – Reflection Island loop from Fox Glacier	Easy	01:13 4.49 km
Reflection Island – View of views loop from Fox Glacier	Easy	01:16 4.77 km
Ben Lomond summit – Ben Lemond Saddle loop from Queenstown	Expert	07:36 14.5 km
Key Summit – waterfalls loop from Glenorchy	Intermediate	03:00 8.88 km
‚Basket of Dreams‘ – Queenstown Hill Summit loop from Queenstown	Intermediate	02:46 7.55 km

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Mueller Lake – Suspension Bridges loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook
02:51
10.5 km
3.7 km/h
150 m
150 m
Intermediate
4.9
(207)
2,872
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Roys Peak Lookout – View over Lake Wanaka loop from Wānaka
05:03
13.2 km
2.6 km/h
980 m
980 m
Expert
4.8
(110)
1,551
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lookout to Coquille Bay – Abel Tasman Nationalpark loop from Mārahau
06:05
22.3 km
3.7 km/h
330 m
330 m
Expert
4.9
(69)
972
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Mount John Observatory – Lake Tekapo loop from Lake Tekapo
03:47
12.8 km
3.4 km/h
340 m
340 m
Intermediate
4.9
(95)
885
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Taranaki Falls – Wairere Stream loop from Highlands Park
01:52
6.78 km
3.6 km/h
110 m
110 m
Easy
4.9
(122)
887
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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View of views – Reflection Island loop from Fox Glacier
01:13
4.49 km
3.7 km/h
60 m
60 m
Easy
4.6
(62)
862
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Reflection Island – View of views loop from Fox Glacier
01:16
4.77 km
3.8 km/h
40 m
40 m
Easy
4.7
(52)
727
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Ben Lomond summit – Ben Lemond Saddle loop from Queenstown
07:36
14.5 km
1.9 km/h
1,350 m
1,350 m
Expert
4.9
(78)
765
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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9
Key Summit – waterfalls loop from Glenorchy
03:00
8.88 km
3.0 km/h
460 m
460 m
Intermediate
4.9
(55)
709
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
‚Basket of Dreams‘ – Queenstown Hill Summit loop from Queenstown
02:46
7.55 km
2.7 km/h
500 m
500 m
Intermediate
4.9
(82)
712
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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