Ready to explore New Zealand's iconic trails? To showcase the country's most stunning landscapes and make outdoor adventures accessible to all, the Great Walks program was initiated in 1993. These tra
The Tongariro Northern Circuit crosses 45 kilometres through the the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park. From alpine herbfields to forests, and tranquil lakes to desert-like plateaux, yo
The Paparoa Track crosses 55km of the Paparoa National Park, from Blackball to Punakaiki. The Paparoa Track, along with the Pike 29 Memorial Track is built to remember 29 miners who lost their lives i
Mount Aspiring National Park is a hiker's paradise and a must for mountaineers. The park spans a large area, from the Haast River in the north to the Humbolt Mountains in the south. Large valleys, car
Situated at the end of the road, there’s only one way in and out. The village nestled at the head of the lake, in the heart of the mountains, is a small slice of paradise. As the saying goes “It’s not
Abel Tasman National Park was formed after local conservationist Perrine Moncrieff, from nearby Nelson, became concerned at the prospect of logging along the beautiful coast. She campaigned to have 15
Rudyard Kipling once described Milford Sound as the 8th wonder of the world, and this video will help you to see why. Some highlights from this video include: 00:06 Boat ride across Milford Sou
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Summer is upon us and it's time to tackle a Great Walk! The Abel Tasman Coast Track is the chosen challenge; it's a relatively easy tramping track with some great facilities at hand and fits as the pe
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With the help of our Facebook fans and with some healthy debate here at Active HQ, we’ve come up with our Top 10 Views in New Zealand. Have we hit the nail on the head? Thank you to our amazing Active
