Walking New Zealand

To encourage people into enjoying and walking the many beautiful short and long walks and hikes throughout New Zealand.

Walk talk

Ōpōtiki trails: walks beyond the main tourist track

SEPTEMBER Weather prediction • (Weather is an inexact science, like medicine. Dates given are to be regarded as focus points. Please allow 3-4 days leeway for all forecasts)

Point View Reserve for stunning vistas • Ready to escape the hustle and bustle? Discover the hidden gem of Point View Reserve, a serene oasis offering stunning vistas and a breath of fresh air just a short drive from Auckland’s energetic urban heart.

Mount Robert Circuit - • from panoramic views to an alpine fault line.

New Hooker Valley suspension bridge now open

Hokitika Gorge – a walk through one of our most beautiful natural wonders • There are some walks that stay with you long after you have returned home, and the Hokitika Gorge Walk is certainly one of them.

What walkers should ask before choosing a supplement

Photo Contest

Ōrewa seawall shared pathway now open • The new seawall and shared pathway at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is complete and open to the public.

Bay of Islands Walking Weekend • for good old fashioned Russell hospitality

Native Nations Indigenous Youth Exchange to create partnerships • Twenty Indigenous young leaders from Aotearoa New Zealand and Central Australia will come together this August for the 2026 Native Nations Indigenous Youth Exchange, a life-changing cultural and leadership programme supported by Australian Walking Holidays and the World Expeditions Foundation.

Walking Leaven for 2027 • Phillip Donnell explores the Geography of the Rise: How Short Walks Leaven the Human Spirit

Tūtaenui Reservoir Reserve provides a popular walk

Learn, explore and connect at the Wairarapa Walking Festival • The Wairarapa Walking Festival returns for its sixth year from 6th - 15th November. Participants are invited to discover the region's varied landscapes and rich heritage through a curated programme of guided walks.

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Walking Clubs Groups • HAMILTON

Coming Events