Which is the best NZ Great Walk?
1. The Milford. The Milford Track is definitely the most famous of all the Great Walks and is so popular that it sells out for a whole year within a day.
How many official Great Walks are there in NZ?
ten Great Walks
There are ten Great Walks dotted up and down the country. These walking tracks represent the very best of New Zealand’s great outdoors, passing through some of our most awe-inspiring scenery by way of National Parks, coastal trails, native forests and mountain passes.
How much do the Great Walks cost?
Great Walk huts They may have solar lighting, cooking facilities with fuel and a hut warden. Fees: Adult: $15–$110 per night. Youth/Child/Infant: $0–$55 per night.
Is Queen Charlotte track a great walk?
The spectacular walking track, stretching from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, passes through lush coastal forest, around coves and inlets, and along skyline ridges offering breathtaking views of the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.
What is the longest great walk in NZ?
Heaphy Track
Heaphy Track – at 82 kilometres the longest of the walking tracks, delivering the biggest contrast from palm-fringed beaches to sub-alpine tussock grasslands.
Which walks are part of Tourism Australia’s Great Walks of Australia collective?
What are the Great Walks of Australia?
- Northern Territory. Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort.
- Western Australia. Cape to Cape in Luxury.
- Queensland. Scenic Rim Walk.
- South Australia. Arkaba Walk.
- South Australia. Murray River Walk.
- Tasmania. Freycinet Experience Walk.
- Tasmania. Bay of Fires Lodge Walk.
- Tasmania. The Maria Island Walk.
What does it cost to walk the Routeburn Track?
Fees and bookings Adult (18+ years): $102 per person, per night. Child (17 years and under): $51 per person, per night.
Can you walk the Kepler Track in 3 days?
It’s possible to hike the entire Kepler track for $20 for New Zealanders and $40 for foreigners. This is possible for both 3 day and 4 day itineraries. The reason for this is that it’s possible to freedom camp near the Luxmore Hut and near the Shallow Bay Hut.
Are there DOC huts on the Queen Charlotte Track?
No. There are no DOC huts on the Queen Charlotte Track but there are DOC campsites that you can stay at however. There are also private camping grounds, resorts and homestays options along the track.
Are there any great walks in New Zealand?
If you are going to go for a walk for 3-6 days, you might as well do it in New Zealand. Why? Because 10 walks, in particular, are great! The 10 Great Walks of New Zealand are premier tracks managed and maintained by The Department of Conservation (DoC).
Which is the shortest walk in Queenstown New Zealand?
The Routeburn Track is a 33km one-way trail and the shortest hiking distance in comparison to the Milford and Kepler Track. As Routeburn is the closest ‘Great Walk’ track to Queenstown, it is a must visit if you are visiting or staying at Queenstown.
Is there an app for Whanganui Great Walk?
Free and made in New Zealand, the Great Hikes App features all the official Department of Conservation Great Walks including the Whanganui Journey. Download a Great Walks trail and the app works fully offline with the GPS enabled to help orientate yourself.
Which is the best way to see New Zealand?
One of the PRIMARY reasons to come to New Zealand is the amazing landscapes. And exploring them by foot is probably the best way to see a good part of the country, at least if you have the time to do so. After nearly 12 months, I’ve gone on a lot of hikes.