Walking

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Walking and Trekking

Walking and trekking the tracks throughout New Zealand is top of the to-do list for many travellers to New Zealand. From gentle, scenic short walks to multi-day adventures, experience Aotearoa on foot and immerse yourself in the bush, beach and wilderness you came to see.

8 items with the highest ranking score first

South IslandCanterbury

Time: 5 - 6 hr return

Avalanche Peak Track

South IslandCanterbury

Avalanche Peak track

Arthur's Pass

Time: 6 - 8 hr return

View from track

South IslandCanterbury

Time: 5 hr 30 min to 6 hr 30 min return

Little River Rail Trail - Christchurch

South IslandCanterbury

Distance: currently just over 30km, it will be 45km when fully completed

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South IslandCanterbury

Summit Road Walkway

Banks Peninsula

Time: 4 hr 30 min - 5 hr one way Note: Closed for lambing August - October

South IslandCanterbury

Pigeon Bay Walkway

Banks Peninsula

Features include spectacular coastal views, tītoki trees, akeake, and native passion vine/kōhia at their southern limits

South IslandCanterbury

Mount / Mt Herbert Walkway

Orton Bradley Park

6-8 hrs return

South IslandCanterbury

Sign of the Packhorse Walk

Orton Bradley Park

6-8 hours return