Time To Book New Zealand’s Great Walks!

It’s almost time to plan ahead and book New Zealand’s Great Walks for the 2019-2020 great walk season. Here are the dates of when you can book your adventures.

New Zealand has tons of beautiful and fun places to explore. Some of the best or top places to explore are the Great Walks. These 10 Great Walks are located across the country and cover all types of landscapes. You can explore these Great Walks with a guided company or by yourself. If you go for the independent walker you need to book the huts way in advance. These are the best of the best and during early winter it’s time to book your adventures for the following summer.

Book New Zealand’s Great Walks For 2019-2020!

All of these walks can be booked at the DOC website here.

Lake Waikaremonaa (eastern part of the north island) – bookings open on Friday June 14 at 9:30 am.

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The Tongariro Northern Circuit passes by Mt. Ngauruhoe.

Tongariro Northern Circuit (central part of north island) – bookings open Thursday June 13 at 9:30 am.

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Along the Whanganui River. I think this was day 2.

Whanganui Journey (manawatu/whanganui section of north island) – bookings open Friday June 14 at 9:30 am.

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The Abel Tasman wanders by heaps of lovely beaches.

Abel Tasman coast track – bookings open Thursday June 13 at 9:30 am.

Heaphy Track (Nelson/Tasman on the west coast of south island) – bookings open Tuesday June 11 at 9:30 am.

Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track (west coast of south island) – bookings open Wednesday June 12 at 9:30 am.

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The Routeburn Track passes through some great mountains.

Routeburn Track (fiordland area of south island) – bookings open Wednesday June 12 at 9:30 am.

Kepler Track (fiordland area of south island) – bookings open Thursday June 13 at 9:30 am.

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The Milford Track is gorgeous…when it’s not raining.

Milford Track (fiordland area of south island) – bookings open June 11 at 9:30 am.

Rakiura Track (Stewart Island) – bookings open June 14 at 9:30 am.