Hiking or roaming throughout the country on foot is popularly known as tramping
in New Zealand. Tourists with a close affinity to nature will be delighted to explore
the enchanting countryside of New Zealand. Imagine a refreshing walk as the wilderness of the country gradually reveals new vistas for you. Your fancy will be captured by rugged cliffs, volcanic terrains, emerald green valleys, twisting rivers, blue lakes and golden beaches.Places For Tramping in New Zealand Fourteen National Parks and other conservation areas of New Zealand permit tourists to tramp along some well preserved paths. Some other favorite destinations for tramping are situated in the Southern Alps of the South Island. Most of these tracks remain in good condition throughout the year but during winter some tracks located in Alpine heights are lost under thick ice. Some of the best known tracks are the Abel Tasman Coast Track, the Heaphy Track, the Routeburn, Milford and Kepler Tracks (Fiordland), the Rakiura Track (Stewart Island), the Tongariro Northern Circuit, the Lake Waikaremoana Track and the Whanganui Journey on the Whanganui River. Tourists can find resting huts with sleeping accommodation and sometimes a stove.
Your Tramping expeditions can be limited from a light walk through the well trodden paths for few hours to a 5 days hiking depending upon your physical fitness. Local guides are available to lead you through the tracks. Tips and Safety measures for Tramping in New Zealand
- Do not forget to collect relevant datasheets regarding the tramping paths like individual track guides, maps, fact sheets and weather information are published by the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC).Tourists can avail this publications from the centers of DOC throughout New Zealand.
- Keep a regular watch on the weather report as weather conditions can change rapidly.
- While heading for an overnight journey or any backcountry walk, notify the nearest DOC office about your trip and time of return.
- Do not leave any garbage that can pollute the natural environment
- Be aware while crossing the rivers, otherwise you may be drowned.
- Carry enough clothes suited for warm and wet weather.
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