The South Island is home to some the best great walks in New Zealand
We’ve been out walking all over the South Island and written about our journeys. See the best walking trails in the South Island. This page lists the towns, cities and areas in the South Island 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.
Abel Tasman National Park Walks and Hiking
18 January 2020
Abel Tasman National Park hosts some of the best walking and hiking New Zealand has to offer. From short walks to longer hikes, find great ...
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Alexandra Walks and Hiking
29 January 2020
Find out why Alexandra is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Arrowtown walks and hiking
9 March 2020
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 ...
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Canterbury Region Walks
16 June 2021
The Canterbury Region is home to some the best great walks in New Zealand We’ve been out walking all over the Canterbury Region and written ...
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Christchurch Walks & Hiking Guide
29 January 2020
The best Christchurch walks include the banks of the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. The green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch ...
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Clyde walks and hiking
30 January 2020
Find out why Clyde is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Cromwell walks and hiking
1 February 2020
Find out why Cromwell is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Dunedin Walking & Hiking
1 February 2020
Find out why Dunedin is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Fox Glacier walks and hiking
1 February 2020
Find out why Fox Glacier is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Franz Josef Hikes
24 October 2023
Franz Josef Glacier & Callery Gorge walks are great for their stunning views, there are plenty more of my walks to explore in Franz Josef.
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Geraldine walks and hiking
31 May 2020
Find out why Geraldine is a great place to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Geraldine ...
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Greymouth walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Greymouth is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Haast walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Haast is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Havelock walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Havelock is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Hector walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Hector is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Hokitika walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Hokitika is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Kaikoura walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Kaikoura is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Lake Benmore walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Lake Benmore is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Lake Pukaki walks and hiking
22 May 2020
Find out why Lake Pukaki is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Lake Tekapo walks and hiking
24 October 2023
Our best walks in Lake Tekapo. Get 360 views from the top of Cowans Hill Walkway. Stunning views from Lake Tekapo Walkway. See track times, ...
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Lawrence walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Lawrence is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Lewis Pass walks and hiking
21 February 2020
Find out why Lewis Pass is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Lyttelton walks and hikes
11 February 2020
Find out why Lyttelton is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Manapouri walks and hiking
21 May 2020
Our best walks in Manapouri. The walk to Fraser Beach from Manapouri Visitor center has great views. See track times, hiking length, quality, history and ...
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Milford Sound Walks
1 May 2020
Discover our favourite short walks and full day hiking tracks in our Milford Sound walks guide.
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Motueka walks and hiking
4 February 2020
Find out why Motueka is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Mt Cook National Park walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Mt Cook is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Mt Oxford walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Mt Oxford is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Picton walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Picton is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Punakaiki walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Punakaiki is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Queenstown walks and hiking
25 February 2020
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 ...
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Ross walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Ross is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Roxburgh walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Roxburgh is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Seddonville
18 February 2020
Find out why Seddonville is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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St Arnaud walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why St Arnaud is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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St Bathans walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why St Bathans is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Sumner walks and hiking
30 January 2020
Find out why Sumner is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Takaka walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Takaka is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Tapanui walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Tapanui is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Te Anau walks guide
23 April 2020
Find out why Te Anau is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Timaru walks and hiking
31 May 2020
Find out why Timaru is a great place to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Timaru ...
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Twizel walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Twizel is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Waimangaroa walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Waimangaroa is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Wanaka Walks and Hiking
21 December 2019
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 ...
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Westport walks and hiking
5 February 2020
Find out why Westport is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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