A MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPE
New Zealand offers thousands of miles of tracks for your boots and your bike.
Walks
Ranging between 30 minutes and 3 hours, short walks are everywhere and easily fit into travel itineraries. For something a little longer, day hikes of 4 to 8 hours offer an amazing array of landscapes. Or check out one of the country’s stunning multi-day hikes, including New Zealand’s nine iconic Great Walks, which feature some of the country’s most spectacular scenery.
Walks
Ranging between 30 minutes and 3 hours, short walks are everywhere and easily fit into travel itineraries. For something a little longer, day hikes of 4 to 8 hours offer an amazing array of landscapes. Or check out one of the country’s stunning multi-day hikes, including New Zealand’s nine iconic Great Walks, which feature some of the country’s most spectacular scenery.
Cycling
Easy riding can be found on trails including the famous Otago Central Rail Trail and Nelson’s Great Taste Trail, where the beautiful coastal route also showcases the region’s wineries, restaurants and artists.
Mountain biking enthusiasts searching out adventure and technical challenges will find the Queenstown Bike Park downhill tracks breathtaking. Other popular mountain biking areas include Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton – Waikato and Queenstown.
Cycling
Easy riding can be found on trails including the famous Otago Central Rail Trail and Nelson’s Great Taste Trail, where the beautiful coastal route also showcases the region’s wineries, restaurants and artists.
Mountain biking enthusiasts searching out adventure and technical challenges will find the Queenstown Bike Park downhill tracks breathtaking. Other popular mountain biking areas include Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton – Waikato and Queenstown.
Bird Watching
Stewart Island is largely untouched by humans, providing an excellent habitat for native and endangered birds. The Stewart Island Brown Kiwi – or Tokoeka – is active during the day and night, with numbers estimated at 20,000. The Southern Sanctuary of the island offers a particularly unique kiwi-spotting experience, where you’ll find the birds practically on your doorstep. The Stewart Island Brown Kiwi lives in forested areas and forages for food on the beach.
Bird Watching
Stewart Island is largely untouched by humans, providing an excellent habitat for native and endangered birds. The Stewart Island Brown Kiwi – or Tokoeka – is active during the day and night, with numbers estimated at 20,000. The Southern Sanctuary of the island offers a particularly unique kiwi-spotting experience, where you’ll find the birds practically on your doorstep. The Stewart Island Brown Kiwi lives in forested areas and forages for food on the beach.
