new zealand walks

Queenstown is strikingly set on the pristine shores of the Lake Wakatipu but doesn’t be fooled by its stunning serenity. It is the basin of the strikingly dramatic backdrop of the rising Southern Alps which are every thrill-seekers paradise. These spectacular snow-covered mountains and sun-filled skies are a climber's dream and that it is there where you can experience every second of it on your hike up Ben Lomond.

Ben Lomond is any hiker's dream climb. Setting off at dawn you will rise up the slopes and be rewarded with breathtaking views across infamous New Zealand landscapes. Before you hit the trail though, you may have a few questions, so we have compiled some of the most frequently asked so you feel completely prepared to take on this beautiful journey to the top of the world. 

Ben Lomond Track is ideally located right next to Queenstown. This means when you’re not hiking the trail you can enjoy all it has to offer. Queenstown itself is a hugely popular travel destination and due to the wave of interest in the range of adventures available a vibrant environment has been created, further reinforcing Queenstown’s reputation as “The Adventure Capital of the World”.

Tongariro National park in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island boasts some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes. Centred around three volcanoes, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu, Tongariro was New Zealand’s first national park, opening in 1887 and since, has been awarded dual UNESCO World Heritage status for both

A hikers paradise amid one of the most dramatic landscapes in New Zealand, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Fiordland features 3 of the Great Walks of New Zealand and copious amounts of options for walkers, trampers and hikers alike. Discover the glacially carved valleys, stunning lakes, ancient rainforest, high reaching mountains and cascading waterfalls. Here are some of our favourite Fiordland walks and hikes.

Read on to find the answers to our most frequently asked answers regarding the Queen Charlotte Track.

The beautiful 70km long Queen Charlotte Track is broken up into five different sections, each with their own unique characteristics. Do you know them all?

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How you walk the Queen Charlotte Track is definitely up to personal preference if you would like a guided or self-guided walking experience. Both kinds of packages are available

According to many who have experienced the Queen Charlotte Track firsthand, it is neither an easy or a particularly difficult journey. As you can travel to and from the track, and decide how much

There are many ways to get to the Queen Charlotte Track however, most visitors coming to walk or cycle the track begin their journey by arriving at Picton