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3 Queen Charlotte TrackAt the northern tip of the South Island, thisstunning walking trail through the MarlboroughSounds is renowned for its panoramic coastalviews, native bush forest and historic landmarks.Sixty seven kilometres in length and graded asmedium, the track can be completed in fourdays, taking you into secluded inlets and alongridges between the Queen Charlotte andKenepuru Sounds. There are no huts along thisroute; accommodation is in lodges or hostelswhich also serve perfectly as bases from whichto access sections of the track for day walks, andyou can return to your start point via water taxiat the end of the day. This ridge-top walkwayaffords incredible panoramic views over the baysand forests, with side tracks plunging back downto sparkling coves.4 Milford TrackThis impressive five-day adventure tramp fromTe Anau to Milford Sound is renowned for itsglacially carved valleys, waterfalls, primevalforests and alpine flowers. It is always wise toexpect rain when in Fiordland, but you shouldn’tbe disappointed when it comes: the result isspectacular. Small streams become ragingtorrents in a matter of minutes before the sunreappears to a glistening, revitalised world.A total of 53 kilometres, and generally easywith one demanding climb on the third day,the Milford Track is a popular guided option orcan be explored independently. Our specialistswould be happy to provide further details.5 Hollyford TrackOften thought of as one of the very bestmountain-to-sea walks, the 56 kilometreHollyford Track is graded as easy to medium andtakes four to five days. Starting in the ancientbeech forests of the Southern Alps, the trackfollows the stunning Hollyford River throughdense rainforest down to the Tasman Sea.The diversity of the scenery is staggering,with glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, sand dunes,snow-capped mountains and surf all in oneunforgettable walk. We highly recommendexperiencing this track as a guided trip,incorporating jet boating, a scenic flight and acruise on Milford Sound at the end of the walk.‘Tramping’ through dense rainforest6 Kaikoura Wilderness WalkTaking you deep into the privately owned PuhiPeaks Nature Reserve, this exclusive small groupguided walk combines a wilderness experiencewith the comforts of lodge accommodation in anoutstanding alpine environment. The reserve is aprotected haven for a diverse array of rare andendangered native species, in particular Hutton’sshearwater sea bird. With a maximum group sizeof just 12 and highly knowledgeable guides whocan really help you to appreciate this pristinewilderness, the two or three day treks here arehighly rewarding.Abel Tasman Coastal TrackFiordlandNationalPark4Tasman SeaMount CookNationalPark5Queenstown7Lake WakatipuTe AnauS o u t h er n A lMountCook7 Routeburn TrackThe popular Routeburn Track traverses 32kilometres of wild and scenic mountain countrybetween the Hollyford and Dart valleys at thebase of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Thismedium trail passes through two national parks,Fiordland and Mount Aspiring, and takes youinto a world of alpine basins, tumbling waterfalls,deep forests and to the shores of shimmeringlakes. The trek takes three days to complete andtransport options are available from Te Anau orQueenstown if required, although sections canbe accessed as day-walks from Glenorchy.Routeburn Track, near QueenstownChristchurchAuckland2 TasmanAbel Tasman BayNational ParkNelson 3Blenheimp sCanterburyBight6KaikouraCook StraitTongariroNationalPark1RotoruaWELLINGTONPACIFIC OCEANTaupoLake TaupoBay of PlentyNapierHawke’sBayHollyford Track, Fiordland National ParkFoveaux Strait0 80 miles0 145 kilometres Milford Track, FiordlandNational Parkwww.audleytravel.com/newzealand l 01993 838 820 l Walking & Trekking 65