New Zealand Track Maps

The following are small New Zealand Track Maps so you can see the basic location of a variety of tracks in the North and South Islands.

Abel Tasman Coast Track

In the Abel Tasman National Park, this coastal trek takes in the north shores of the South Island.

South Island
3-5 Days
52 km

Huts and campsites require booking in advance

Graded as an easy tramping walk with a few bridged streams and waterways. Some tidal crossings mean thought about timing is needed but tide timetable checks before heading out will give you the information you need about the best time to cross when the tide allows it.

For more detailed information: Abel Tasman Coast Track

Heaphy Track

The Heaphy Track is located in the Kahurangi National Park in the north west region of the South Island.

Although the Heaphy Track is the longest of the tracks it is graded as a good walking track and described as being suitable for well-equiped fit trampers.

All the waterways along the walk are bridged and you will be hiking along a variety of terrains.

South Island
4 - 6 days
78.4 km

Bookings required for huts and campsites

For a more detailed guide see my dedicated Heaphy Track page

Kepler Track

The Kepler Track is located in the Fiordland National Park, Te-Wahipounamul, the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

This hike provides yet another opportunity to witness the spectacular and unrivalled scenery of the South Island in NZ.

South Island
3 - 4 days
60 km

Huts and campsites require advanced booking

For a more detailed guide see my dedicated Kepler Track page

Lake Waikeremoana Track

This walk takes in magnificent scenery, a wide mix of vegetation and terrain that goes through forest with abundant bird life. There are also swimming and fishing opportunities along the way

North Island
3-4 Days
46 km

All year bookings required for huts and campsites

Easy to moderate tramping

For a more detailed guide see my dedicated Lake Waikeremoana Track page

Milford Track

Milford Track is situated in the Fiordland National Park, South West New Zealand World Heritage Area (Te Wahipounamu).

South Island
4 Days
53.5 km

Booking for huts and campsites is essential

This hike starts at the head of Lake Te Anau and ends at the spectacular Milford Sound where you can also take part in a ferry trip out into the Sound.

I've only been to Milford Sound when it is pouring with rain. However, that is exactly the kind of weather that makes it an unforgettable experience because there are hundreds of waterfalls to see that are otherwise not there in dry weather.

For a more detailed guide see my dedicated Milford Track page

Rakiura Track

To walk the Rakiura Track you need to get to Stewart Island first. This involves either a one hour ferry ride from Bluff or a 20 minute flight from the town of Invercargil. Stewart Island provides the newest and furthest south national park in NZ, the Rakiura National Park. The track can be walked all year round and is suitable for most with a moderate fitness level.

Stewart Island
3 days
36 km

Bookings required for huts and campsites

For a more detailed guide see my dedicated Rakiura Track page

Routeburn Track

New Zealand track maps includes the famed Routeburn Track that runs between the lakes of Te Anau / Milford Roda and Wakatipu and traverses both the Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks.

This is a really well known Great Walk that provides some fantastic walking through the stunning and majestic South Island scenery.

South Island
3 days
32 km

Bookings required for huts and campsites

For a more detailed guide see my dedicated Routeburn Track page

Tongariro Northern Circuit

One of the Nine Great Walks New Zealand track maps is that of the Tongariro Northern Circuit.

North Island
4-5 days
Peak Season is October to June - A pass is required
Off Season - Hut tickets required

The Northern Circuit is a longer trekking experience than the Tongariro Trek and will take approximate 4 to 5 days to complete.

You need to get a pass to do this walk, including tickets for staying the night in huts to ensure you have booked a place. You don't want to get to a hut and find it is full so it is a good idea to plan this in advance for popular treks such as this one.

Covering Mount Tongariro and Mount Ngauruhoe, the Tongariro Northern Circuit winds through unique landforms, stunning glacial valleys, a dramatic and volcanic crater landscape like nowhere else in the world.

See my page on the Tongariro Northern Circuit for more information about this region and walks, including the Alpine Crossing.

Whanganui Journey

This one of the Great Walks isn't a walk exactly, it's actually a river journey... taken by kayak!

North Island
5 days
145 km

Peak Season is October to April - Pass required

Off Season - Hut tickets required

There are hiking tracks in this Whanganui National Park region if you are not into kayaking down the river.

See my dedicated Whanganui Journey page for more detailed information

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Road Map

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