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Fiordland National Park is rich with natural splendour that will leave tourists in awe. With tumbling mountains, crystal-clear lakes, stunning glaciers, and thick forests, it is unquestionably one of the best places to visit in New Zealand. For the most daring, the park's numerous hiking and biking routes provide

Queenstown is a walker's paradise and a haven where a biker’s dreams are fulfilled. Across this town and its surroundings are thrilling and scenic routes, coursing through wineries, and winding around the shores of Lake Wakatipu, rolling hills, and green vineyards. Whether you're seeking a laid-back experience winding around the lakes' shores or seeking a more challenging and thrilling adventure on tracks like the Ben Lomond, there are many exciting options to choose from. Here are six of the b

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”.

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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