New Zealand South Island
The Chasm (Milford Sound)
The Chasm is a short nature walk to an deep and 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.
New Zealand South Island
Sandymount and Sandfly Bay (Otago)
A loop track around the Sandymount peninsula, offering stunning views over the Otago Peninsula’s coastline and clifftops. A side-track leads down to Sandyfly Bay.
New Zealand South Island
Allans Beach (Otago Peninsula)
Allans Beach on the Otago Peninsula is frequented by penguins and sea lions, as well as an abundance of bird life. It’s a short 500m walk from the end of the road.
New Zealand South Island
Routeburn Track in two days
The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s best-known tracks, linking the Fjordland and Mount Aspiring national parks. It varies from lush rainforest to spectacular alpine lakes and passes.
New Zealand South Island
Ben Lomond (Queenstown)
Located just outside Queenstown, the tough half-day ascent of Ben Lomond (1,748m) rewards – on a clear day – with sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and as far as Mount Earnslaw (Pikirakatahi) and Mt Aspiring (Tititea).