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New Zealand's 10 Great Walks are just the start, with thousands of kilometres of tracks taking you through spectacular and untouched scenery. Whether you’re wanting to climb every mountain, stay in a remote hut or take a short stroll to a pretty waterfall, there’s plenty to choose from.

Five of the best walks in Northland

Five of the best walks in Northland

Seven easy New Zealand hikes for the tenderfoot

Seven easy New Zealand hikes for the tenderfoot

Three of the best Queenstown hikes

Three of the best Queenstown hikes

You’ll be rewarded with spectacular views on these treks around the adventure capital.

'It changed my life': How NZ's great outdoors transformed this 'indoor girl'

'It changed my life': How NZ's great outdoors transformed this 'indoor girl'

She mutters the f-word for much of the way, but Nisa Promchott says she's discovered a superpower she didn't know she had on tramping club trips.

A Kiwi reserve full of ancient trees and alien-like creatures

A Kiwi reserve full of ancient trees and alien-like creatures

Hukutaia Domain is a Noah’s Ark of New Zealand bugs, birds and plants.

Great Walks washed out by rain

Great Walks washed out by rain

Kerikeri's hidden waterfall trails

Kerikeri's hidden waterfall trails

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Otago’s jaw-dropping heritage landmarks

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The interisland journey that's the most scenic way to travel

The interisland journey that's the most scenic way to travel

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Exploring Coromandel Peninsula's remote coastal walkway

Exploring Coromandel Peninsula's remote coastal walkway

See the beauty of the Coromandel on this wild northern trail.

The place this rongoā Māori skincare expert finds 'truly unique'

The place this rongoā Māori skincare expert finds 'truly unique'

Plus her favourite backyard spot, which is great for kids too.

Mother Nature shines on the Paparoa Track

Mother Nature shines on the Paparoa Track

An enchanting three days on Aotearoa's newest Great Walk.

Northland wonder that's worth a challenging scramble

Northland wonder that's worth a challenging scramble

The huge basalt boulders can be found in the hills near Hokianga Harbour.

The Gold Coast's best-kept secret

The Gold Coast's best-kept secret

The lush Hinterland is a 45-minute drive from the razzle-dazzle of Queensland’s famous coastline.

Six undiscovered highlights of Tasmania

Six undiscovered highlights of Tasmania

Head to Australia’s island state for legendary surf, magnificent mountains and rugged pockets of rainforest.

The solo mum finding solace on the trail with her seven-year-old

The solo mum finding solace on the trail with her seven-year-old

Victoria Bruce has hiked with her daughter since she was a baby to help with anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Five alternatives to the New Zealand Great Walks

Five alternatives to the New Zealand Great Walks

Missed out on the Milford Track? These multi-day walks might not have the official title, but they're still pretty great.

Gone in 15 minutes: 'Unprecedented demand' for Great Walks

Gone in 15 minutes: 'Unprecedented demand' for Great Walks

As the Milford Track sells out in record time, the coming Great Walks season will be make-or-break for many Fiordland-based tourism operators.

Routeburn: A 'princess' swaps high heels for hiking boots

Routeburn: A 'princess' swaps high heels for hiking boots

Amy Prebble falls for the wonders of one of New Zealand’s great walks, the Routeburn Track.

Milford Track slots for upcoming season sell out in 'record time'

Milford Track slots for upcoming season sell out in 'record time'

Thousands of keen trampers have jumped online to snap up spots on New Zealand's most popular Great Walks.

Trampers urged to get in quick as Great Walk bookings open from Tuesday

Trampers urged to get in quick as Great Walk bookings open from Tuesday

The most popular slots for New Zealand’s Great Walks are expected to sell out within minutes when bookings open on Tuesday.

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