Day Walks
A selection of the best nature walks and hiking trails in New Zealand that take 8 hours or less to complete.
Day Walks
Mt John Walkway: Lake Tekapo walk up Mount John New Zealand
The Mt John Walkway at Lake Tekapo is a scenic walk up Mount John providing fantastic views of Lake Tekapo and surrounding mountains. Learn what to expect and how to get to the Mount John Walkway in Tekapo on the South Island of New Zealand.
Bob’s Cove Track near Queenstown
The Bob's Cove Track near Queenstown is a pleasant nature walk through a forest and around a cove up to an excellent lookout where you can see much of Lake Wakatipu all the way to the Remarkables. Learn how to get to this walk and what to expect.
Lake Benmore Peninsula walk Waitaki Valley New Zealand
The Benmore Peninsula Track near Otemata on the South Island of New Zealand is a 3.6 km loop track around a peninsula offering stunning views of Lake Benmore, islands, and surrounding mountains as far as Mount Cook. Learn what to expect, how to get to the Benmore Peninsula, and see a video of experiencing the walk.
Wellington City lookout walk to the Brooklyn wind turbine
The Brooklyn wind turbine walk in Wellington New Zealand is a walk that can be easily accessed from Wellington City center. It offers a scenic lookout over Wellington City and its surroundings. Learn what to expect, how to get to the wind turbine, and see a video of experiencing the walk.
Lake Dispute Walkway (track), Glenorchy – Queenstown, New Zealand
The Lake Dispute track near Queenstown New Zealand is an initially steep hike up to a high country lake, which offers a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing environment. Learn what to expect, how to get to Lake Dispute, and see a video of experiencing the walk and spending time at the lake.
Matai Falls Catlins New Zealand waterfall
Matai Falls in the Catlins New Zealand is a beautiful waterfall surrounded by green foliage and moss in a forest. Learn what to expect, how to get to this waterfall walk, and see a short video of Matai Falls.
Mount Roy track, Wanaka, New Zealand
Mount Roy track in Wanaka New Zealand is a strenuous hike up a mountain that offers spectacular scenic views over Lake Wanaka and of Mount Aspiring. Learn what to expect, how to get to this scenic Wanaka walk, and see a video of the views you'll get from this trail.
West Coast waterfall: Mangatini Falls
Mangatini Falls is a huge and beautiful waterfall in the Ngakawau Gorge on the West Coast of New Zealand. You can find it by following the Charming Creek Walkway. Learn what to expect and how to get to this gorgeous waterfall.
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