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Hiking in New Zealand
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items There aren’t enough superlatives to describe New Zealand. This Oceanic country has stunning mountain landscapes to tramp (what the Kiwis call hiking) through and thousands of trails to enjoy. Check out this list where you will find all the info you n...
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Hiking Websites
Hiking Guidebooks
Guided Hiking Tours
Hiking & Trip Planning Resources
Hiking Websites
These websites will help you plan your trip to New Zealand including the New Zealand page from my website Where to Hike When.
This site gives you all kinds of useful info to help you plan your hiking trip to New Zealand, including guidebooks, when to hike, maps, apps, where to stay, guided tours, and so much more!
Hiking in New Zealand
New Zealand is known for the spectacular Great Walks (there are 11 of them) and this is the official site giving you lots of information about them.
Great Walks of New Zealand | 100% Pure New Zealand
The Department of Conservation has all the information on booking huts, getting permits, national park info, and lots more. New Zealand is a popular adventure destination so things get booked up very early!
Department of Conservation - New Zealand
New Zealand's official website
New Zealand Travel and New Zealand Business - The official website for New Zealand
Hiking Guidebooks
There are lots of guidebooks available for hiking in New Zealand, which can be great resources to help you decide which of the many trails to choose from in this beautiful country.
An up-to-date (2025) guide from the premier publisher Lonely Planet featuring many great day hikes in New Zealand
Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes New Zealand
If you happen to be taking in Australia at the same time as New Zealand, then this is a great guidebook for you!
Lonely Planet Epic Hikes Australia & NZ
If you don't have the stamina for the long-distance trails, then this guidebook is for you. It details 365 short walks in New Zealand.
A Walk A Day: 365 Short Walks in New Zealand
One of the premier general guides (which includes information about hiking), Lonely Planet doesn't fail to deliver on providing the essential information to plan a successful trip to New Zealand.
Lonely Planet New Zealand (Travel Guide)
Guided Hiking Tours
Leave the planning to someone else and go on a guided hiking/trekking tour.
While the South Island gets a lot of the attention, the North Island has so much to offer including the Tongariro Circuit. This G Adventures multi sport tour offers up multiple adventures on the North Island.
New Zealand – North Island Multisport
On this 15 day adventure on the South Island, you will hike, kayak, boat and bike through the beautiful landscapes of the South Island.
New Zealand – South Island Multisport
Take in both islands on this 22 day tour by G Adventures, where you will hike, kayak and cycle your way through some of New Zealand's most beautiful landscapes.
New Zealand Multisport
Hiking & Trip Planning Resources
Use these essential resources when planning your hiking trip to New Zealand
One of the best New Zealand specific hiking apps available.
Plan My Walk App - App Store
AllTrails is one of the best hiking apps out there, and there are plenty of trails on the app for New Zealand
Best trails and hikes in New Zealand | AllTrails
When you're not staying in mountain huts, use booking.com to find the best deals on accommodation.
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
For those who like paper, this National Geographic map is highly rated.
New Zealand Map - Nat Geo Adventure 3500