Walking Tracks

Burkhard's Tramping in New Zealand Page   (www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/~burkhard/Tramping/Tramping.html)  

Links and photos of tramps around New Zealand.

Abel Tasman Coast Track   (www.doc.govt.nz)  

A popular walking track, located in the Abel Tasman National Park on the northern shores of the South Island. The Coast Track extends for 51km and takes an average of three to five days to complete.

Tracks and Walks, Department of Conservation   (www.doc.govt.nz/templates/ByRegionLanding.aspx?id=35796)  

Find walking tracks and hikes throughout New Zealand.

Queen Charlotte Track   (www.qctrack.co.nz)  

Information on this 71 kilometre long free walking track, located in Marlborough.

Backpack New Zealand   (www.backpack-newzealand.com)  

New Zealand backpacking and hiking information.

Kawakawa Station Walk   (wairarapa.co.nz/kawakawastation/)  

A Wairarapa walkway giving coastal views, native bush, farmland and incredible views providing a backcountry experience on the North Island's southern most sheep station.

Tramping Report   (tramping.typepad.com)  

Weblog style magazine with tramping trip reports and images, backcountry news and comments from Christchurch.

Endeavour Express   (www.boatrides.co.nz)  

Backpacker specialists in providing transport to the Queen Charlotte Track, and water transport to bachs and lodges in the Queen Charlotte Sounds.

Hikoi Treks   (www.hikoitreks.co.nz)  

A cultural heli hike. Based in the central North Island of New Zealand.

Otago Goldfields Cavalade   (www.cavalcade.co.nz)  

Each March hundreds of horses and riders, wagoners and walkers follow the old gold trails throughout Otago and Northern Southland, in a re-enactment of the discovery of gold on which the Otago province was founded.

Queen Charlotte Wilderness Park   (www.truenz.co.nz/wilderness)  

Huge private wilderness nature park with miles of walking tracks, including one connecting to the Queen Charlotte Track. Located in the Malborough Sounds.

The Captain Cook Trail   (www.truenz.co.nz/captaincooktrail/)  

Wilderness trail connecting Queen Charlotte Track and Queen Charlotte Wilderness Park in the Marlborough Sounds.

Walking Tracks   (www.truenz.co.nz/walking/)  

Extensive Web site adventure pursuit information for all regions of New Zealand.

Karma Llamas   (www.karmallamas.co.nz)  

Llama trekking in the Waitakere region.

Resurgence   (www.resurgence.co.nz)  

Perfect base for active holidays in Kahurangi Wilderness and Abel Tasman National Parks.

New Zealand Tramper   (www.tramper.co.nz)  

New Zealand tramping and walking information, track database, times, distances, walking notes and photographs.

Banks Peninsula Track   (www.bankstrack.co.nz)  

A world famous 35 km track that crosses farmland, native forest, and spectacular volcanic coastline.

Tramping in New Zealand   (www.enzed.com/faq/tramp.html)  

An Internet guide to tramping in New Zealand.

Tramping New Zealand   (www.johnb.co.nz)  

Featuring up to date information about tramping and hiking around New Zealand. Use the site as a resource to plan a specific tramp or as a guide to choose a hike from the many opportunities around the country.

Ross Adventures   (www.kayakwaiheke.co.nz)  

Guided sea kayaking at Waiheke Island. Excellent variety of scenery. Caves archways, rock channels and private beaches. Kayak freedom rentals available.

Lake Hauroko Tours   (www.duskytrack.co.nz)  

Providing transport to and from the Dusky Track, Fiordland, for over 20 years.

Tongariro Crossing   (www.tongarirocrossing.org.nz)  

With dramatic scenery and unique land forms, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a world-renowned trek. Find out more about this unforgettable experience.

Ruggedy Range   (www.ruggedyrange.com)  

Interpretation on natural and cultural history and conservation.

Natureandco   (www.natureandco.co.nz/travel_and_adventure/Tramping/index_tramping.htm)  

A guide to hiking and tramping in New Zealand with directories and images of many available tramping sites.

Lanz End Tours   (www.lanzend.co.nz)  

Offers adventure tours for the budget conscious traveller, with tours accommodating a maximum of ten passengers and reaching the most remote places in New Zealand.