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North Island Hikes

The North Island of New Zealand is where dramatic volcanic landscapes meet pristine coastlines and vibrant Māori culture. From the geothermal wonders of Rotorua to the alpine crossing of Tongariro, this island delivers unforgettable hiking experiences at every turn. Whether you’re after coastal clifftop trails with sweeping ocean views, forest walks through ancient native bush, or challenging mountain treks that reward you with panoramic vistas, the North Island has it all. Explore our collection of hiking guides, crafted by seasoned trampers who’ve walked these trails themselves.

North Island Hikes

North Island Hikes
20 BEST Walks & Hikes in Rotorua

20 BEST Walks & Hikes in Rotorua

North Island Hikes
20 BEST Walks in Whangarei & Whangarei Heads

20 BEST Walks in Whangarei & Whangarei Heads

North Island Hikes
Tongariro Crossing Accommodation & Transport Guide

Tongariro Crossing Accommodation & Transport Guide

North Island Hikes
The Guide to the Tongariro Crossing: Track, Cost, Gear & More

The Guide to the Tongariro Crossing: Track, Cost, Gear & More

North Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Auckland: Short Walks to Day Hikes 🥾

10 Best Walks in Auckland: Short Walks to Day Hikes 🥾

North Island Hikes
The Top 50 North Island Walks

The Top 50 North Island Walks

North Island Hikes
20 Best Short Walks on the North Island

20 Best Short Walks on the North Island

North Island Hikes
The Top 50 Hikes in New Zealand

The Top 50 Hikes in New Zealand

North Island Hikes
10 Must-Do Walks in Whanganui

10 Must-Do Walks in Whanganui

North Island Hikes
10 Mind-Blowing Mt Ruapehu Walks

10 Mind-Blowing Mt Ruapehu Walks

North Island Hikes
10 Must-Do Walks in Porirua

10 Must-Do Walks in Porirua

North Island Hikes
13 Best Walks Around Waimarino (National Park Village) & Whakapapa Village

13 Best Walks Around Waimarino (National Park Village) & Whakapapa Village

North Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Whitianga & Hahei

10 Best Walks in Whitianga & Hahei

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5 Best Walks in Waitomo

5 Best Walks in Waitomo

North Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Taupo

10 Best Walks in Taupo

North Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Wellington

10 Best Walks in Wellington

North Island Hikes
12 Free Multi-Day Hikes in New Zealand

12 Free Multi-Day Hikes in New Zealand

North Island Hikes
7 Best Walks in Northern Hawke’s Bay

7 Best Walks in Northern Hawke’s Bay

North Island Hikes
16 Best Lake Waikaremoana Walks

16 Best Lake Waikaremoana Walks

North Island Hikes
15 Best Walks in Tūrangi

15 Best Walks in Tūrangi

North Island Hikes
5 Best Walks in Stratford

5 Best Walks in Stratford

North Island Hikes
5 Best Walks in South Taranaki

5 Best Walks in South Taranaki

North Island Hikes
15 Best Walks in Opotiki

15 Best Walks in Opotiki

North Island Hikes
9 Best Walks on the East Coast & Pacific Coast Highway

9 Best Walks on the East Coast & Pacific Coast Highway

North Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Gisborne

10 Best Walks in Gisborne

North Island Hikes
6 Best Hikes in Egmont National Park

6 Best Hikes in Egmont National Park

North Island Hikes
8 Best Walks in New Plymouth

8 Best Walks in New Plymouth

North Island Hikes
16 Best Hikes in the Coromandel

16 Best Hikes in the Coromandel

North Island Hikes
10 Best Walks Around Lake Taupo

10 Best Walks Around Lake Taupo

North Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Hawke’s Bay

10 Best Walks in Hawke’s Bay

North Island Hikes
28 Best Hikes Around Palmerston North

28 Best Hikes Around Palmerston North

North Island Hikes
7 Best Walks on Waiheke Island

7 Best Walks on Waiheke Island

North Island Hikes
The Guide to the Aotea Track on Great Barrier Island

The Guide to the Aotea Track on Great Barrier Island

North Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Whakatane

10 Best Walks in Whakatane

North Island Hikes
12 Best Hikes on Great Barrier Island

12 Best Hikes on Great Barrier Island

South Island Hikes

South Island Hikes
A Practical Guide to the Milford Track 🥾 [2026]

A Practical Guide to the Milford Track 🥾 [2026]

South Island Hikes
20 Best Walks & Hikes in Milford Sound 🏔️ [2026]

20 Best Walks & Hikes in Milford Sound 🏔️ [2026]

South Island Hikes
11 Awesome Alternatives to the 11 New Zealand Great Walks

11 Awesome Alternatives to the 11 New Zealand Great Walks

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks & Hikes in Kaikoura

10 Best Walks & Hikes in Kaikoura

South Island Hikes
15 Best Walks in Queenstown 🥾 Short Walks to Day Hikes

15 Best Walks in Queenstown 🥾 Short Walks to Day Hikes

South Island Hikes
20 Best Short Walks on the South Island

20 Best Short Walks on the South Island

South Island Hikes
The Top 50 South Island Walks

The Top 50 South Island Walks

South Island Hikes
10 Hikes Around Lake Brunner

10 Hikes Around Lake Brunner

South Island Hikes
The Complete Guide to the Paparoa Track

The Complete Guide to the Paparoa Track

South Island Hikes
6 Best Walks in Haast

6 Best Walks in Haast

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks on the West Coast

10 Best Walks on the West Coast

South Island Hikes
7 Best Walks at Farewell Spit

7 Best Walks at Farewell Spit

South Island Hikes
5 Best Walks in Fairlie

5 Best Walks in Fairlie

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Oxford

10 Best Walks in Oxford

South Island Hikes
7 Best Walks in Bluff

7 Best Walks in Bluff

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Balclutha

10 Best Walks in Balclutha

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Marlborough

10 Best Walks in Marlborough

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Westport

10 Best Walks in Westport

South Island Hikes
6 Best Walks in Gore

6 Best Walks in Gore

South Island Hikes
7 Amazing Oparara Basin Walks

7 Amazing Oparara Basin Walks

South Island Hikes
6 Best Walks in Roxburgh

6 Best Walks in Roxburgh

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8 Best Walks in Punakaiki

8 Best Walks in Punakaiki

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Franz Josef

10 Best Walks in Franz Josef

South Island Hikes
9 Best Walks in Fox Glacier

9 Best Walks in Fox Glacier

South Island Hikes
12 Best Hikes in Picton

12 Best Hikes in Picton

South Island Hikes
23 Best Walks in Hokitika

23 Best Walks in Hokitika

South Island Hikes
The Complete Guide to the Hump Ridge Track

The Complete Guide to the Hump Ridge Track

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Invercargill

10 Best Walks in Invercargill

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Karamea

10 Best Walks in Karamea

South Island Hikes
10 Best Walks in Greymouth

10 Best Walks in Greymouth

South Island Hikes
10 Best Hikes in the Catlins & Clutha District

10 Best Hikes in the Catlins & Clutha District

South Island Hikes
The Ultimate Guide to the Queen Charlotte Track

The Ultimate Guide to the Queen Charlotte Track

South Island Hikes
10 Best Hikes Around Mt Cook

10 Best Hikes Around Mt Cook

South Island Hikes
5 Best Multi-Day Hikes in the Fiordland National Park

5 Best Multi-Day Hikes in the Fiordland National Park

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