Hiking in New Zealand Adventures

This section is purely dedicated to all of the hiking in New Zealand I’ve done including several multi-day hikes based on Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit (yes, very nerdy, I know!).

Furthermore, whilst we are an Australian-based hiking company, we also run New Zealand hiking tours with our very first adventure to be held on the North Island.

Aside from our New Zealand hiking tours, this page is very much dedicated to all the hikes I’ve ever done in New Zealand.

There are some you will be familiar with, whilst others, in true form for The Hiking Society, you may not be aware of. This is what we want to do – show you the different places that you can go hiking in New Zealand outside of the Great Walks.

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January 19, 2022Luke MarshallBlog, New Zealand

A Compact Guide To Campsites In New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most picturesque countries in the world. The country is renowned for its breathtaking water and landmass that are all worth exploring. It’s nicknamed the ‘Middle Earth,’ having hosted movies such as Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. As such, your New Zealand trip won’t be complete without staying...

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January 12, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Huka Falls Walk: Taupo, New Zealand

Considered one of the most visited natural attractions in New Zealand, Huka Falls and indeed the Huka Falls Walk is a must if you’re visiting Taupo. Part of the mighty Waikato River, the Huka Falls is a body of intense clear water that emits a blue colour that is a result of the reflecting light...

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January 12, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Tawhai Falls Walk – Tongariro National Park

Without a doubt one of the shortest hikes in the entire Tongariro National Park, the Tawhai Falls Walk is an easy, little meander through mountain beech forest. Beginning at a small car park located 4km below the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre on SH48, this is an incredibly easy track to follow. I’d also say...

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January 12, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Whakapapanui Track – Tongariro National Park

A short 7km walk located in the Whakapapa Village in the Tongariro National Park, the Whakapapanui Track is an incredibly enjoyable walk under the shelter of the forest. Ideally walked as a return walk starting at either at the Whakapapa Village near the holiday park or at an entrance 3km below the village on SH48,...

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January 11, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Tama Lakes Track – Tongariro National Park

If the weather turns bad and you’re unable to hike the popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a similar alternative would have to be the Tama Lakes Track. Much like a lot of the popular hikes in the Tongariro National Park, the near-on 17km Tama Lakes Track starts and ends at the Whakapapa Village. However, in saying...

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January 11, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Waitonga Falls Track – Tongariro National Park

Much like the Mount Urchin Track, the Waitonga Falls Track is absolutely a hidden gem in the Tongariro National Park. Located in the southern section of the park, and accessible from the ski town of Ohakune, Waitonga Falls is the highest waterfall in the park standing at 39m. Starting on the Ohakune Mountain Road on...

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January 11, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Mount Urchin Track – Kaimanawa Forest Park

Every so often you come across a track in an area that gets plenty of attention but said track gets none of it. This is absolutely the case with the Mount Urchin Track in the Kaimanawa Forest Park. Located opposite the Tongariro National Park, and part of the plethora of greater Lake Taupo hikes, the...

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January 11, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Taranaki Falls Track – Tongariro National Park

If you’ve come to the Tongariro National Park in New Zealand, one walk you have to do, aside from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, is the Taranaki Falls Track. And, aside from the Crossing, it’s probably one of the more popular walks in the area given its location to the Whakapapa Village, its distance and its...

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January 9, 2020John FeeneyNew Zealand

Bridal Veil Falls – New Zealand

Located in the nearby town of Raglan, and in the wider Waikato area of New Zealand, lies the incredibly underrated Bridal Veil Falls. A short walk which also includes three viewing platforms, Bridal Veil Falls is a 55m waterfall that has over time caused a plunge pool at the base of the waterfall. Starting at...

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January 9, 2019John FeeneyBlog, New Zealand

Hobbiton to Erebor: Day 13 – Mount Ruapehu Walking Track

9am. Monday, January 8th, 2018. It’s go time. After spending 12 days and some 260kms hiking on roads and through forests, experiencing scorching heat and icy cold wind & rain, it was time to finally do what we had come here to do – hike up Mount Ruapehu. After waking up at around 7:30am and...

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