Summary

We all know Australia is the place for bushwalking... New Zealand has some good tracks too... but surprisingly the rest of the world has some places worth visiting too! (imaging that!)

This is the place to share walks from outside of Australia/New Zealand.

Walks in North Island NZ

(New Zealand)

Easy

900 m return

45 mins

Tawhai Falls

The track leads down to a viewing point near the top of Tawhai Falls, where you can watch the river tumble over the edge of an ancient lava flow.
There is then the option to continue down more steps to the river’s edge, where there is a view of the river and a more distant view of the falls. The river is fast-flowing and the rocks on the riverbank can be slippery.

Hard

7.5 km one-way

6 hrs

Te Whara Track, Bream Bay North

Forms Part of the TA thrust Hike 7.5km one way hike Intermediate level takes around 5-6 has to walk great views from the top, can see both sides of the bay . Will need to be dropped off and picked up or have a car at both start and finish.

Medium

7.3 km return

3 hrs

The Beehive to Cable Car via Te Ahumairangi Hill & Botanic Gardens

From The Beehive & Parliament House make your way to Te Ahumairangi Hill and through the Botanic Gardens to the cable car.

Hard

19.4 km one-way

7 hrs

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

This is a wonderfully atmospheric walk through an active volcanic area. It is considered as being one of the best day walks in the world. Highlights include, soda springs which is a waterfall, views of Mt. Ngauruhoe which was used in the lord of the rings films as Mount Doom, south crater, red crater (1868) which is the highest point on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing if done with no diversions, emerald lakes, blue lake and Mt. Tongariro.

Medium

10 km return

3 hrs

Urupukapuka

Urupukapuka is an island criss-crossed with walks. The article covers the main ones.

Walks in South Island NZ

(New Zealand)

Medium

60 km one-way

4 days

Abel Tasman Coastal Track

Discover Cleopatra's Pool – natural rock pool with a moss-lined waterslide.
Admire the beautiful inlet to Falls River as you walk across a 47 m suspension bridge.
Keep an eye out for fur seals/kekeno.
Crystal-clear waters of Tonga Island Marine Reserve.

The track is well marked and signposted, but some sections may be steep and rough and the track could be muddy.

There is one compulsory tidal crossing – check the tide tables for when it's safe to cross.

Part of the Abel Tasman NP. Easy but challenging walk on well maintained coastal track. Day walks are possible as drop off and pick up by water taxi is available. Combining with sea kayaking amongst the seal colony is a special experience. Many coves, beaches, even a few crossings on hanging bridges. Stunning scenery and lots of birds and wildlife.

Easy

1.4 km return

30 mins

Ayrburn Waterfall Walk

A short walk from the Ayrburn entertainment & eatery complex to a waterfall.

Hard

13.4 km return

8 hrs

Ben Lomond

A physically challenging ascent to the summit of the most iconic mountain in the Queenstown area.

Medium

5 km return

2 hrs

Castle Hill

Castle Hill Basin lies between the Torlesse and Craigieburn mountain ranges and is characterised by its distinctive limestone rock formations. These limestone rock formations are the water eroded remnants of limestone formed during the Oligocene age 30-40 million years ago when much of present day New Zealand was covered by the sea.
The area is of special cultural, spiritual and historical significance to Ngai Tahu who named it Kura Tawhiti (treasure from afar). Hidden amongst the limestone outcrops of Castle Hill are traces of 500-year old charcoal drawings traditionally said to have been left by the Waitaha, the first people to travel through this area.

Easy

400 m return

15 mins

Christie Falls

A short walk to Christie Falls on Falls Creek.