New Zealand North Island
Tawhai Falls, Whakapapa
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.
New Zealand North Island
Ridge Track, Whakapapa
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.
New Zealand North Island
Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)
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.
New Zealand North Island
Mount Ruapehu Crater (NZ)
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.
New Zealand South Island
The Chasm (Milford Sound)
A short nature walk to an impressive gorge and waterfall along the Milford Road
New Zealand South Island
Victory Beach (Otago Peninsula)
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.
New Zealand South Island
Mount Charles (Otago Peninsula)
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.
New Zealand South Island
Silver Peak and Pulpit Rock (Dunedin)
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.
New Zealand South Island
Mount Cargill and Organ Pipes (Dunedin)
An interesting hike from Mount Cargill, which towers over Dunedin, to the Organ Pipes – an exposed formation of columnar jointed basalt. A quite varied walk with great views along most of the track.
New Zealand South Island
Tunnel Beach (Dunedin)
A short walk near Dunedin, featuring a natural sea arch and a hand-carved tunnel through the sandstone leading to Tunnel Beach. The small beach is surrounded by high cliffs and not suitable for swimming.