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New Zealand, or, Aotearoa, the long white cloud offers some of the best hiking opportunities in the Southern Hemisphere. From untouched nature to quiet, local life, this destination should not be missed.

South Island Hiking Guide

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shotover jet in queenstown

Queenstown

Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand and one of the most adrenaline-fueled destinations on earth!

Things to do
Where to Stay
Best Hikes
Lake MATHESON NEW ZEALAND, REFLECTION ISLAND MT COOK VIEW

Arthur’s Pass & West Coast

The scenic Arthur’s Pass drive and the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island should be on everybody’s New Zealand itinerary.

Mount Fox
Lake Matheson
Castle Hill
BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE CATLINS NEW ZEALAND

The Catlins

The often overlooked Catlins is rich in biodiversity and contains some of the country’s best temperate rainforest waterfalls.

Best Waterfalls
HIKING IN MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK

Mt Cook National Park

The iconic Mount Cook/Aoraki is New Zealand’s tallest Mountain. The park surrounding this formidable peak is abundant with iconic alpine trails and scenic glacial viewpoints.

Best Hikes
Mount Cook Views
Mueller Hut Route
MILFORD SOUND WATERFALL AND BOAT NEW ZEALAND

Milford Sound/Fiordland

Milford Sound and the magical Fjordlands is a  Most of Fiordland is a truly wild region of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s dominated by steep snow-capped alps, deep lakes and glacier-carved fjords

Kepler Track
Milford Sound Trip
KAIKOURA SEAL COLONY

Kaikoura

Kaikoura is famous for its diverse and numerous marine wildlife species. Even before you arrive at the the Kaikoura township, you’ll spot hundreds of breaching dolphins and spouts of great humpbacks from the coastal road.

Recent Posts

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MCLEAN FALLS CATLINS NEW ZEALAND
McLean Falls in the Catlins, New Zealand
McLean Falls New Zealand is a popular waterfall walk in the Catlins Coastal Region to a rewarding, multi-levelled waterfall! McLean Falls, Catlins New Zealand is a …
BOB'S COVE TRACK QUEENSTOWN
Bob’s Cove Track Queenstown
Bob’s Cove Track Queenstown is an easily accessible coastal walk with epic views of the turquoise cove and the incredible Lake Wakatipu. For those looking …
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