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The Organ Pipes are a fascinating geological formation on Mt Holmes in the city of Dunedin.   More »

The Barnett Park Walkway is a short, convenient loop track out of suburban Christchurch onto the Port Hills. It climbs a narrow valley up to a cave, which is visible from the beginning of the walk.   More »

This pretty and easy walk through historic gold country climbs gently over the eroded Paparoa Ranges between Blackball and Barrytown on the West Coast.   More »

The geologically famous Dun Mountain lends its name to the rock, dunite, first discovered here in 1859.   More »

Until the Summit Road over Evans Pass was completed in 1857, the Bridle Path was the only route available to Canterbury settlers travelling from Lyttelton Harbour over the Port Hills.   More »

Short but steep clamber up a prominent peak near Springs Junction.   More »

From Rocks Hut behind Nelson, this track leads down into the pretty, green Pelorus River.   More »

picture of the hut   More »

Mt. Ida is easily reached as a sidetrip to the Cass saddle/Lagoon saddle track near Arthur's pass. Just follow the 4WD track along the Harper valley and you will soon see it. On the true left side of the Harper ...   More »

Mt. Owen in Kahurangi National Park. 1875m.   More »

The Kepler Track is a recently established (1988) circular track traversing mountain tops, lake edges, beech forest, and wetlands.   More »

A circuit trip on the Kaimai Range.   More »

A trek to Everest Base Camp is one of the most amazing adventures in the world and has become a Mecca for adventure travel enthusiasts. Just imagine standing at the point where so many expeditions have left on their way ...   More »

A side trip on the Tongariro Crossing to the low summit of Tongariro Volcano   More »

This trip is a good introduction to travelling across the tussock-covered tops of the Tararua Ranges, crossing the lofty Mt. Holdsworth on your way between Powell and Jumbo Huts.   More »

A good introduction to travelling across the tussock-covered tops of the Tararua Ranges, crossing the lofty Mt. Holdsworth on your way between Powell and Jumbo Huts.   More »

A steep 4WD track to a hut overlooking Kaikoura Peninsula, and on to the summit, with panoramic views of the Kaikoura Ranges.   More »

A loop track climbing to one of the peaks of the Tararuas.   More »

Leading around the back of Mount Somers, an ancient volcano, this track explores a fascinating landscape with handsome grasslands and sweeping views.   More »

The Port Hills are a distinctive feature of the Christchurch skyline, being part of the extinct Lyttelton Volcano. Although largely cleared of natural vegetation by past burning, pockets remain, and substantial revegetation work has been undertaken. Walking is exposed to sun and wind, and ...   More »