Articles by: New Zealand Trails

Like all Kiwis, we love our backyard and reckon you will too. The New Zealand Southern Alps and surrounds offer an amazing natural environment that ma...

We’ve decided to make the best New Zealand adventures even better. If you book with us this October, we’ll add an experience, of your choice, to any o...

People who choose to travel solo do so for a variety of different reasons – their partner or friends don’t enjoy the same type of travel as they do, t...

Into the Wild. Read one of our guests' account of their trip flying in, hiking and jet boating through Mount Aspiring National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage area, for a breathtaking taste of the New Zealand backcountry. This trip features on our Short South 8 day trip across the South Island of New Zealand.

Here are 5 reasons why travelling to New Zealand in our spring (your autumn/fall) is a great idea.

Right now, our fabulous guide team is on the road gearing up for the coming season. They’re busy checking out the routes and the locations you’ll be v...

When you're hiking, using trekking poles can be really helpful in lots of ways - most importantly, reducing the impact on your legs and feet, especial...

How to choose hiking boots Your boots are the most important piece of hiking equipment and there are a few things you need to know about choosing the ...

Planning a trip to New Zealand and looking for the best way to get here? Here's everything you need to know about how to get to New Zealand from the U...

What to wear hiking in New Zealand (Part 1) - Gidday, I'm Andrew from New Zealand Trails and here are my tips to help you get ready for your 'World He...

There’s nothing like spring hiking in New Zealand, particularly during October and November. Spring is our favourite season! It’s an incredibly uplift...

If you've been thorough in your New Zealand research, then you'll have no doubt come across the Milford and Routeburn Tracks. However, have you heard ...

Home to a compelling mix of breath taking, diverse landscapes and an outdoor-loving culture, a walking holiday in New Zealand is hard to beat. Here, t...

The Routeburn Track has a well-deserved reputation as one of New Zealand's 'Great Walks' and is a favourite hiking experience for both Kiwis and overs...

Many people (including some of us here at Trails!) believe that the best time to walk the Milford Track is when huge waterfalls tumble off the cliff t...

The combination of opulent travel and exploring New Zealand’s great outdoors on foot makes for an unforgettable Kiwi holiday. Start your day with a hi...

Looking for the best walks in New Zealand? Here's our pick of the best walking tracks in the country - a compelling range of experiences and environme...

Fiordland and the world-famous Milford Track, a helicopter flight to remember and the Hollyford Valley - join Susan and Tom as they continue their New...