Tag: Walking & Hiking
Why Queenstown is the perfect place for a hiking holiday
Queenstown is a dream destination for keen hikers, with a plethora of hikes for all abilities. Here’s why your next hiking holiday should start in Queenstown.
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Why a Guided Walk is An Unforgettable Experience
A guided walk is a great way to get more out of a hiking trip: meet new people, learn more about the area and explore the great outdoors on the Routeburn and Milford Tracks with the added ease of knowing that all is taken care of. We catch up with Ultimate Hikes guide Tony Phillips to find out what makes a guided hike an unforgettable experience.
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Arrowtown Walks: Explore Arrowtown on Foot
Located a stunning 20-minute drive from Queenstown’s CBD, Arrowtown has a range of different walking tracks to suit all fitness levels and curiosity types with everything from short easy walks to half day and overnight hikes along old mining trails.
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6 minutes
Glenorchy Outdoor Adventures: A Weekend in Wilderness
Only a 45-minute scenic drive from Queenstown, this historic settlement and ancient Māori gateway to the West Coast is the perfect place to reconnect with nature - no matter your budget or level of fitness. Here are some ideas on how you can create your perfect weekend itinerary
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Best Short Walks in Queenstown, Ranked by Difficulty
There’s a spectacular variety of short walks in Queenstown, from leisurely lakeside strolls to heart pumping mountain trails that will challenge all fitness levels. Here are some of Queenstown's best short walks, ranked by difficulty.
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Preparing For Your Queenstown Hiking Trip
Going hiking around Queenstown means immersing yourself in one of the most rugged corners of the world. So what do you need to do to plan for your trip?
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5 minutes
A Quick Guide to Multi-Day Hikes Near Queenstown
There are many incredible multi-day hiking adventures accessible from Queenstown, and there’s never been a better time to start exploring. So which should be top of your list?
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6 minutes