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Hikes in New Zealand

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in New Zealand. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in New Zealand

Blick in Richtung Tasmanische See
Hiking Trail · South Island
Roberts Point Track
Premium content Difficulty difficult
10.4 km
3:37 h
455 m
454 m
Der anspruchsvolle Roberts Point Track führt zu einem der beliebtesten Aussichtspunkte am Franz-Josef-Gletscher. Der überwiegende Teil des Wanderweges liegt im Schatten wunderschöner Rata- und Kamahiwälder. Nach gut 3.5 Stunden wird der fleißige Wanderer mit einem einmaligen Ausblick auf den Rücken des Gletschers belohnt. 
Hiking Trail · North Island
On the Northern Circuit around Mt Ngauruhoe
Premium content Difficulty easy
1
50.2 km
58:00 h
1,693 m
1,690 m
Volcanoes and hot springs in Tongariro National Park
Kowhai Valley
Hiking Trail · New Zealand
Kowhai Hapuku Route & Mt Fyffe Traverse
Premium content Difficulty difficult
24.5 km
13:00 h
2,120 m
2,120 m
Adventurous hike through a primeval valley and over a mountain ridge with a great view
Hiking Trail · South Island
Inland Pack Track
Premium content Difficulty easy
1
23.6 km
29:00 h
50 m
694 m
On the trail of the gold rushes through Paparoa National Park
Hiking Trail · New Zealand
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
Premium content Difficulty moderate
17.3 km
8:00 h
894 m
894 m
This popular walk leads to Pinnacles Hut, and on to the summit of the Pinnacles with spectacular views of the Coromandel Peninsula. It can be completed as a day or overnight walk.
Blue Lake
Hiking Trail · North Island
TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK
recommended route Difficulty difficult
2
52.9 km
70:00 h
2,723 m
2,551 m
Dies ist die beliebteste und bekannteste Route des Tongariro Nationalparks auf der Nordinsel von Neuseeland. Die Strecke ist mitunter sehr steil und ein gewisses Maß an Fitness und Schwindelfreiheit sind unerläßlich.
Ausblick auf den Copland River und die Sierra Kette
Hiking Trail · New Zealand
Copland Valley Track
Premium content Difficulty difficult
45.6 km
13:46 h
919 m
921 m
Incredibly beautiful two-day hike with rainforest, türkise rivers, views of icy peaks and natural hot springs.
Ben Nevis Summit
Hiking Trail · New Zealand
Ben Nevis ( NZ )
Premium content Difficulty moderate
10.7 km
4:03 h
862 m
865 m
Short, low frequented and in parts fairly steep hike to one of the highest peaks in the Richmond Ranges. The summits rewards trampers with spectacular views over the whole Nelson/Tasman region.  
Hiking Trail · South Island
Routeburn Track
Premium content Difficulty moderate
3
28 km
43:00 h
1,189 m
1,139 m
Höhenway with sea view
Hiking Trail · South Island
Caples Track
Premium content Difficulty moderate
1
24.3 km
41:30 h
724 m
426 m
The more challenging alternative to the Greenstone Track
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Wanderung zum Roy's Peak by Kerstin
March 02, 2023 · Community
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Rangitoto Summit Track by Sally
March 01, 2023 · Community
beautiful walk easy to moderate with some steps and incline towards the summit but worth the effort
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