What if I say I want to do all 10 of NZ Great Walks. Ambitious, maybe? Some of these walks are so popular you have to book months in advance for the huts you want. Camping out prolly won’t be an option unless huts are fully booked out. Travelling far distances is hard enough, I don’t need the extra trouble that comes with camping out 😀 So below is a map of where all the 9 Great Walks are located. 3 in the north island while the remaining 7 in the south island. In average the walks can be completed in 3-5 days depending on your pace. Thinking of maybe starting my journey in the north island first and than travel downwards since I read that south island has more to offer in terms of landscapes and scenery. Also, it would be nice to end where I first developed my love for NZ ( I know, sentimental much).
Trampers can attempt to walk the tracks in the ‘Great Walk Season’ which last during the summer to spring months before winter hits. It is possible to walk the tracks during the non-great walk seasons however weather conditions are rarely conducive, the DOC (Depart of Conservation) huts prolly won’t have gas or running water and hut wardens are not available during those months. Most of the Great Walks are situated in New Zealand’s National Parks, and the tracks maintained by the Department of Conservation, who also operate huts in the parks for visitors to stay in during multi day tramps. When I say well maintained, girl… it’s unbelievable how good the condition of the tracks are (judging from my Routeburn experience).
guide me into the wilderness 