Planning your New Zealand hiking trip

Planning a New Zealand hiking trip? You’re in the right place! This section of the blog contains all you need to know about New Zealand travel planning and how you can make the most of your time here. Flick through entertaining articles written by hikers for hikers - you’ll find practical advice, travel tips and insider information to ensure that your New Zealand hiking adventure goes off without a hitch.

Your one-stop resource for all things hiking New Zealand, check out our comprehensive 2020 hiking guide – ideal for people planning their own hiking adventure or for those who want to find out more about the differences between independent and guided hiking options in New Zealand

For those keen to join a guided hiking tour, learn how to choose the best hiking tour in New Zealand. Get trail-ready with our 5 top tips for hiking preparation and fitness. Discover practical hiking style from Kiwis in the know, with handy video guides to help you choose your all-important boots and how to use trekking poles.

The ultimate New Zealand travel planning resource for hikers – lace up your boots and dig in!

 

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New Zealand's Best Waterfalls

Aotearoa/New Zealand is blessed with natural beauty of all kinds. As a relatively young landscape, you can witness it still being carved by the immens...

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Best Autumn Hikes in New Zealand

Running from March until May, Fall, or as we call it, Autumn in New Zealand is often overlooked by visitors. The summer months of November until Febru...

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Hiking the Routeburn Track in Winter

Hiking the Routeburn Track in Winter

The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks and a favourite track and fond memory of hikers from all over the world. Set in the stunning T...

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Hiking the Milford Track in Winter

Voted by some as the World’s Best Walk, the Milford Track is a journey through wilderness in all its natural glory, crossing mountains and valleys car...

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Hiking the Routeburn Track in October

The Routeburn Track is one of the most beautiful and picturesque multi-day hikes anywhere in the world. Showcasing the diverse beauty of New Zealand’s...

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December on the Milford Track

Hiking the Milford Track in December

The Milford Track is one of New Zealand’s most famous and revered Great Walks. With international recognition as one of the greatest hikes anywhere on...

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Hiking the Milford Track in November

Located in the heart of Fiordland National Park, The Milford Track is one of the most popular Great Walks in New Zealand. Thrilling hikers for more th...

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Hiking the Milford Track in October

The Milford Track is one of New Zealand's most famous hiking trails and for good reason. One of New Zealand's ten Great Walks, the track winds through...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in November

The Kepler Track, located in Fiordland National Park, is one of New Zealand’s ten Great Walks. Opened in 1988 the Kepler Track was purpose-built to sh...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in October

The Kepler Track is one of New Zealand's Great Walks located in Fiordland National Park. It's a stunning 60-kilometre track that takes hikers through ...

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Winter on the Kepler Track

Hiking the Kepler Track in Winter | Weather Guide

The Kepler Track is a 60km (37 miles) hiking track in the heart of Fiordland National Park and is one of the ten Great Walks of New Zealand. It’s know...

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Hiking the Kepler Track in January

January is heralded as a time for new beginnings, new goals and new experiences. Whether you’ve done a Great Walk of New Zealand before, or you’re con...

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The Routeburn Track Weather Guide for Hikers

The Routeburn Track is a favourite among the New Zealand Great Walks, stretching across Mount Aspiring and Fiordland national parks.It’s open year rou...

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Kepler Track Weather Guide For Hikers

The Kepler Track, located in Fiordland National Park, is open year round, and is particularly popular in Great Walks season from late October to April...

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking in New Zealand

Here at New Zealand Trails, our team have years of experience running guided hiking trips around New Zealand. With small groups of international adven...

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Safety on the Trails

Top 10 Tips to Keep You Safe on the Trails

New Zealand and adventure are somewhat synonymous with one another. Our country is rapidly becoming one of the top-rated hiking destinations in the wo...

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Keeping safe on NZ trails

Keep Safe with Mountain Safety Council

We’ve teamed up with New Zealand Mountain Safety Council to provide you with a comprehensive guide to keeping safe out on our trails.There are a few q...

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The Ultimate New Zealand Packing List

Your mind is made up. Your flights are booked. The countdown has begun. Soon, you’ll be tucking into your lunch on a wild and rustic New Zealand trail...

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