Need something to do this holiday period? Those living in the Southern Hemisphere have 26 best day and 2-day hikes right in your neighborhood in New Zealand.
The best way to experience New Zealand is with your own two feet. New Zealand is a hiker’s paradise. During our three months traveling in NZ, we sought out the best trails and hiked as much as possible. We’ve assembled our favorite hiking trails below for both the North and South Islands. You’ll find a range of short- and long-day hikes as well as 2-day hikes. We’ve also included trails we didn’t experience due to poor weather, or lack of proper equipment (basically our wishlist for our next trip). So, if you’re asking, “where should I hike in New Zealand,” or “what are the best backcountry hut hikes,” keep reading because we’ve got you covered.
26 Best Hikes in New Zealand Overview
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing, North Island
- Mount Ruapehu’s Crater Lake, North Island
- Taranaki Falls, North Island
- Tama Lakes, North Island
- Mangorei Track to Pouakai Range, North Island
- Wilkies Pool and Dawson Falls Loop, North Island
- Cape Kidnappers Gannet Reserve, North Island
- Pinnacles Track, North Island
- St. Arnaud Range Track, South Island
- Robert Ridge Trail to Angelus Hut, South Island
- Sealy Tarns Track, South Island
- Mueller Hut, South Island
- Hooker Valley, South Island
- Roys Peak, South Island
- Isthmus Peak, South Island
- Ben Lomond, South Island
- Tiki Trail to Skyline Complex, South Island
- Lake Alta, South Island
- Lookout, The Remarkables, South Island
- Routeburn Track to Routeburn Falls, South Island
- Routeburn Track to Harris Saddle, South Island
- Mount Aspiring Hut, South Island
- French Ridge Hut, South Island
- Rob Roy Glacier, South Island
- Key Summit, South Island
- Avalanche Peak, South Island
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So beautiful! Hopefully we all get a chance to visit somewhere as magical as New Zealand one day.