The 18 Best Hikes on New Zealand's South Island Visual Story

By Amanda Strube

Introduction

The 18 Best Hikes on New Zealand's South Island Visual Story

Read on to learn more about the best hikes in New Zealand's South Island. The...

HIKE 1

Ben Lomond Track, Queenstown

Not far from Queenstown is the very popular Ben Lomond Saddle Track. This hike is...

HIKE 2

Alex Knob Track, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Alex Knob Track is an enticing trail with staggering views of snowcapped mountains, raging rivers...

HIKE 3

Callery Gorge Walk, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

This out and back walk takes you through dense, lush rainforest and past dilapidated mining...

HIKE 4

Canavan's Knob Walk, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

This alluring walk takes you along the Waiho River and up through the whimsical jungle...

HIKE 5

Gillespies Beach Walks, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Gillespies Beach is a true depiction of the wild west coast of New Zealand. There...

HIKE 6

Copland Track, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Another popular track when hiking in New Zealand's South Island is the Copland Track. One...

HIKE 7

Roberts Point Track, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Roberts Point has two car parks you can start from, and each is about the...

HIKE 8

Cape Foulwind Walkway, Cape Foulwind

Hiking the South Island in New Zealand is one of the country's most popular activities...

HIKE 9

Avalanche Peak, Arthur's Pass National Park

Avalanche Peak is a hike marked for experts only, so you want to make sure...

HIKE 10

Bealey Spur Track, Arthur's Pass National Park

The Bealey Spur Track is generally an easy walk for most people because it has...

HIKE 11

Hooker Valley Track, Mount Cook National Park

The Hooker Valley Track is the most popular track within Mount Cook National Park. It's...

HIKE 12

Gertrude Saddle Route, Fiordland National Park

The Gertrude Saddle Route, with an elevation gain of 1410 meters, is perfect for any...

HIKE 13

Roys Peak Track, Fiordland National Park

Roys Peak is a popular day hike for tourists and locals and is a must...

HIKE 14

Lake Marian Track, Fiordland National Park

With an elevation of around 420 meters, this short hike to Lake Marian can be...

HIKE 15

Milford Track, Fiordland National Park

Known as "One of the Finest Walks in the World", the Milford Track can also...

HIKE 16

Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park

Another intense but otherworldly trek in Fiordland National Park is the Kepler Track. This walk...

HIKE 17

Routeburn Track, Fiordland National Park

The Routeburn Track is a 33 km (20.5 miles) one-way track that spans two national...

HIKE 18

Abel Tasman Coast Track, Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park is located at the top of the South Island, giving it...

Conclusion

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