The North Island has the Bay of Islands and the best surfing; the South Island trumpets Queenstown and world-class hiking. For decades, New Zealand’s two halves have been vying for the country ...

10 Stunning Hiking Trails and Great Walks in New Zealand. Mother Nature is calling. By. ... and the bay on the other side. ... From Lakes and Vineyards to Incredible Islands.

The snowcapped dome of Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak at 12,316 feet, dominates the glaciated terrain rising above the path to Mueller Hut, a spare red trekker’s hut cantilevered into ...

New Zealand is the last place you'd expect to see California redwoods, but this forest boasts leafy giants along with an epic ...

How to plan the ultimate hiking adventure in New Zealand. Immortalised on the big screen and beloved by outdoor enthusiasts, New Zealand’s soul-stirring landscapes are its crowning glory.

Hiking New Zealand’s smallest national park. 17 October 2011. Share Save. Phil Mercer. Features correspondent. Share Save. Mosquito Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, ... On the trail ...

Not two months after Karel Sabbe set a blistering new men's pace on New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail, the women's record has also been rewritten. On March 27, Paulina Zäck arrived at Cape Reinga ...

World Expeditions runs a seven-day Fiordland, Hollyford and Stewart Island Trails trip that includes a two-day guided walk on the Hollyford Track, staying at the private Martins Bay hut. Prices ...

New Zealand's nature and wild landscapes always had this magic spell on me. Isolated islands that developed oddities in wildlife with amazingly twisted behaviour you would not expect.

The Coromandel's lush trail follows an historic packhorse route that was used by kauri bushmen in the early 20th century. Depending how much time you have, there are various walking options and ...