The Otago Region is home to some the best great walks in New Zealand
We’ve been out walking all over the Otago Region and written about our journeys. See the best walking trails in the Otago Region. This page lists the towns, cities and areas in the Otago Region where there is great walking and hiking. Click into an area to view all the walks, each hike has stunning photos, trail details, location map, points of interest and much more.
Alexandra Walks and Hiking
Find out why Alexandra is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Alexandra area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Alexandra has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Arrowtown walks and hiking
Just walking down the one way historic gold rush town main road is cool. There are plenty of excellent walks and biking from Arrowtown, check out our personal list.
Clyde walks and hiking
Find out why Clyde is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Clyde area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Clyde has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Cromwell walks and hiking
Find out why Cromwell is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Cromwell area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Cromwell has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Dunedin Walking & Hiking
Find out why Dunedin is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Dunedin area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Dunedin has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Haast walks and hiking
Find out why Haast is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Haast area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Haast has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Lake Benmore walks and hiking
Find out why Lake Benmore is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Lake Benmore area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Lake Benmore has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Lawrence walks and hiking
Find out why Lawrence is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Lawrence area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Lawrence has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Queenstown walks and hiking
Our best walks would be the Tiki Trail up to the Gondola saving a trip & Lake Hayes loop walk for great views. I haven’t done the Queenstown Hill walk yet, but will next time we’re in town.
Roxburgh walks and hiking
Find out why Roxburgh is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Roxburgh area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Roxburgh has plenty of great walking and hiking.
St Bathans walks and hiking
Find out why St Bathans is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the St Bathans area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, St Bathans has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Tapanui walks and hiking
Find out why Tapanui is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Tapanui area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Tapanui has plenty of great walking and hiking.
Wanaka Walks and Hiking
Our best walks in Wanaka would be around Lake Wanaka or up Mt Iron for easy fitness. I haven’t managed to hike up Roys Peak yet, but Garry has and the hard slog to get to the summit was well worth it especially on a sunny day.
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