new zealand great walks

New Zealand's Great Walks are some of the most popular tramping tracks. They are New Zealand's premier tracks, going through areas of some of the best scenery in the country. The tracks are maintained to a high standard, making it easier for visitors to explore some of the most scenic parts of New Zealand's backcountry.
Tracks are ranging from a couple of hours to more than 4 days, there is a walk for any traveller looking to experience New Zealand's natural beauty and majesty.

	Lake Waikaremoana Track Located in the south-west corner of Te Urewera National Park is a 46 kilometre 3 to 4 day tramping track which follows the shore of the lake for most of its length.
Photo Source: Tourism New Zealand, Rob Suisted	Tongariro Northern Circuit Winding its way over Mt Tongariro and around Mt Ngauruhoe this walk passes through unique and stunning landforms which include volcanic craters and glacial valleys.
	Whanganui Journey The Whanganui River winds its way from the mountains to the Tasman Sea through countless hills and valleys. The 145 kilometre river journey from Taumarunui to Pipiriki takes an average 5 days to complete by canoe. A unique experience of a 'Great Walk'.
	Abel Tasman Coast Track The Abel Tasman Coast Track, located in Abel Tasman National Park on South Island’s northern shores. This 52 kilometre coastal track is a stunning walk and takes between 3 to 5 days to complete.
	Heaphy Track The longest track of the Great Walks. Located in Kahurangi National Park at the north-west corner of the South Island is a 78.4 kilometres track which crosses the Park’s range of landscapes over expansive tussock downs to the lush forests, nikau palms and roaring seas of the West Coast.
	Routeburn Track The Routeburn Track traverses 32 kilometres of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, part of Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. The variety of landscapes is stunning. From Mountainous peaks to alpine basins; from pristine lakes to cascading waterfalls,turquoise rivers and luxuriant forest.
Photo Source: Wikipedia	Milford Track The Milford Track is New Zealand's most famous tramping route. This 53 kilometres track is located in stunning scenery amidst mountains and temperate rain forest in Fiordland National Park.
	Kepler Track The Kepler Track, a 60 kilometre circular track, traverses through the spectacular scenery in Fiordland National Park. The track passes through many landscapes of the Fiordland National Park ranging from rocky mountain ridges to tall mossy forests, from lake shores to deep gorges.
	Rakiura Track Just a 20 minute flight from Invercargill or an hour by ferry from Bluff, Stewart Island/Rakiura is home to New Zealand’s most southerly and newest national park, Rakiura National Park, and the Rakiura Track.

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