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Travel Guide Hikes in New Zealand Hikes in Canterbury Region

Hikes in Canterbury Region

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Canterbury Region. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Canterbury Region

Kowhai Valley
Hiking Route · New Zealand
Kowhai Hapuku Route & Mt Fyffe Traverse
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
24.5 km
13:00 h
2,120 m
2,120 m
Adventurous hike through a primeval valley and over a mountain ridge with a great view
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Hiking Route · South Island
Waiau Pass Route
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
39.9 km
93:00 h
1,243 m
1,317 m
From Lewis Pass to Nelson Lakes National Park
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Hiking Route · South Island
Harper Pass Track
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
80.1 km
72:30 h
1,502 m
1,334 m
Wild river valley and a thermal spring
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Hiking Route · South Island
St James Walkway
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
62.8 km
72:00 h
896 m
1,187 m
Woods and meadows
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Keas begleiten mich bei Sonnenaufgang. Aber Vorsichtig: Die sind sehr neugierig und frech!
Hiking Route · South Island
Ball Pass Crossing - ein Highlight auf Neuseelands Südinsel
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
26.6 km
14:00 h
1,800 m
1,800 m
Die Überschreitung des Ball Passes ist ein absolutes Touren-Highlight in Neuseeland. Die Route ist selbst in der Hauptsaison sehr einsam und führt in unmittelbarer Nähe des Mt. Cooks an dessen gewaltiger Südwand vorbei. Ich unternahm sie im Februar 2010 alleine an einem Tag. Dies ist allerdings sehr anstrengend, dies sollten sich nur sehr konditionsstarke Wanderer vornehmen.  Ich empfehle, sich für die Tour  2 Tage Zeit zu lassen, dies ist auch der übliche Zeitrahmen. Die folgende Beschreibung geben also die Verhältnisse und Wegführung vom Februar 2010 wieder. Die angegebenen Gehzeiten sind ebenfalls meine, Mein Gehtempo war normal, bin weder gebummelt noch gerannt. Pausen sind in den Zeiten enthalten.
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Hiking Route · New Zealand
Hooker Valley Track. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
10.3 km
2:40 h
148 m
143 m
An out and back track to Hooker Lake providing magnificent views of Aoraki/Mount Cook
Community
Hiking Route · South Island
Buntings Gulley to Ngaroma
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
11.6 km
5:00 h
523 m
560 m
After a short transfer to Buntings Gulley begin walking through the bush and beech forest, with river views below and of the distant snow-covered mountains. Hike up to Skull Peak and spot dolphins in the bay if you are lucky.
Macs Adventure
Hiking Route · South Island
Bealey Valley Track - Arthur's Pass Village
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
4.3 km
2:00 h
252 m
250 m
Upon arrival drive slightly further north of Arthur's Pass Village to the beginning of the Bealey Valley Track, a short walk that will take you through mountain beech forest and to the base of Mount Rolleston.
Macs Adventure
Hiking Route · South Island
Avalanche Peak and Scott Tracks
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
7.4 km
5:00 h
1,058 m
1,061 m
An up and down walk today with marvellous views at the top.
Macs Adventure
Hiking Route · New Zealand
Hooker Valley Track
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
11.4 km
3:20 h
242 m
242 m
March 11th and 13th, 2023
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Hooker Valley Track. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park by Jim
November 07, 2021 · Community
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Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Rundweg by Prof. Dr. Mike
January 17, 2021 · Community
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When did you do this route? December 02, 2012
Photo: Prof. Dr. Mike Schwarz, Community
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Sealy Tarns - Mt. Ollivier by Alica
November 14, 2020 · Community
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