Best multi day hikes new zealand

New Zealand is a hiker's paradise, with its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and well-marked trails. Here are some of the best multi-day hikes in New Zealand:

  1. Tongariro Northern Circuit: 3-4 days, 43 km (26.7 miles)
    • A challenging hike through volcanic landscapes, including Mount Ngauruhoe (Mount Doom from Lord of the Rings).
  2. Milford Track: 4 days, 53 km (33 miles)
    • One of New Zealand's most famous hikes, passing through Fiordland National Park and featuring stunning waterfalls, mountains, and valleys.
  3. Routeburn Track: 3-4 days, 32 km (20 miles)
    • A challenging hike through the Southern Alps, with breathtaking views of mountains, valleys, and waterfalls.
  4. Abel Tasman Coast Track: 3-5 days, 51 km (31.7 miles)
    • A scenic hike along the Abel Tasman Coast, with stunning ocean views, beaches, and native bush.
  5. Whanganui Journey: 3-5 days, 145 km (90 miles)
    • A unique hike that follows the Whanganui River, with opportunities to kayak, swim, and camp along the way.
  6. Ka Tiritiri o te Moana: 3-5 days, 60 km (37.3 miles)
    • A challenging hike on the Coromandel Peninsula, with stunning coastal views, beaches, and native bush.
  7. Paparoa Track: 4-5 days, 55 km (34.2 miles)
    • A new Great Walk, opened in 2019, that features stunning coastal views, limestone cliffs, and native bush.
  8. Heaphy Track: 5-7 days, 78 km (48.5 miles)
    • A challenging hike through Kahurangi National Park, with stunning mountain and coastal views.
  9. Rakiura Track: 2-4 days, 32 km (20 miles)
    • A scenic hike on Stewart Island, with stunning coastal views, beaches, and native bush.
  10. The Old Ghost Road: 4-5 days, 86 km (53.4 miles)
    • A challenging hike through the Buller Gorge, with stunning mountain and river views.

Remember to plan carefully, including:

Enjoy your multi-day hike in New Zealand!