A short but very scenic 4km hike at the base of Mount Taranaki. The Wilkies Pools and Dawson Falls Loop passes through kamahi (goblin) forest as it visits a powerful waterfall and a beautiful series of waterholes.
A long day hike on Mount Taranaki from Dawson Falls up to Syme Hut and Fanthams Peak. The return route is via Lake Dive, along the picturesque Upper Lake Dive Track and Lower Lake Dive Track.
A short (15min) walk from Bruce Road to Tawhai Falls, a 13-metre high waterfall that was the filming location of Gollum’s pool in Lord of the Rings.
The Ridge Track goes up the ridge behind the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre, offering views of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu from the top.
Round the Mountain is a challenging and undulating multi-day track that circles Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island, traversing a mix of desert and forest landscapes.
The hike to Crater Lake at the top of Mount Ruapehu involves a steep track from Iwikau Village up to Knoll Ridge via Waterfall Descent, and then off-track scrambling over rocky terrain and loose scree. Â
The Chasm is a short nature walk to an deep and impressive gorge and waterfall along the Milford Road.
The interpretative loop walk to Victory Beach through the Okia Reserve includes the option of climbing a volcanic hill, before crossing the sand dunes to reach the pristine beach.
A straightforward but steep walk to the top of Mount Charles (408m), the highest point on the Otago Peninsula. Stunning views fron the top! The route is through private land, so seek permission first.
A full-day hike on the northern outskirts of Dunedin to Pulpit Peak, the Painted Forest and Silver Peak. The return route goes via ABC Cave and the Philip J Cox Memorial Hut to form a loop.