By Amanda Strube
Introduction
Made up of jagged, snow-capped mountains, ice-blue glaciers and lakes, lush rainforest, and endless coastlines...
Hike 1
Not far from Queenstown is the very popular Ben Lomond Saddle Track. This hike is...
Hike 2
Alex Knob Track is an enticing trail with staggering views of snowcapped mountains, raging rivers...
Hike 3
This out and back walk takes you through dense, lush rainforest and past dilapidated mining...
Hike 4
This alluring walk takes you along the Waiho River and up through the whimsical jungle...
Hike 5
Gillespies Beach is a true depiction of the wild west coast of New Zealand. There...
Hike 6
Another popular track when hiking in New Zealand's South Island is the Copland Track. One...
Hike 7
Roberts Point has two car parks you can start from, and each is about the...
Hike 8
Hiking the South Island in New Zealand is definitely one of the most popular activities...
Hike 9
Avalanche Peak is a hike marked for experts only, so you want to make sure...
Hike 10
The Bealey Spur Track is generally an easy walk for most people because it has...
Hike 11
The Hooker Valley Track is the most popular track within Mount Cook National Park. It's...
Hike 12
The Gertrude Saddle Route, with an elevation gain of 1410 meters, is perfect for any...
Hike 13
Roys Peak is a popular day hike for tourists and locals and is a must...
Hike 14
With an elevation of around 420 meters, this short hike to Lake Marian can be...
Hike 15
Known as "One of the Finest Walks in the World", the Milford Track can also...
Hike 16
Another intense but otherworldly trek in Fiordland National Park is the Kepler Track. This walk...
Hike 17
The Routeburn Track is a 33 km (20.5 miles) one-way track that spans two national...
Hike 18
Abel Tasman National Park is located at the top of the South Island, giving it...
Conclusion
The South Island of New Zealand has some of the most enticing hikes on the...