With dramatic scenery, pure and pristine rainforests, fertile farmlands and sweeping coastlines, Southland (Murihiku – meaning the last joint of the tail) is New Zealand’s southernmost region.
Here lies the New Zealand we all dream of and an ultimate nature and wildlife destination – untouched, unspoilt, mysterious, magical and ready to be discovered with some great walks.
The most famous part of Southland would be the south-western corner where you will find Fiordland, a land of snow-capped alps, deep blue lakes, steep, glacier-carved valleys and fjords. You will also find dense vegetation, New Zealand’s three deepest lakes, Lake Hauroko, Manapouri and Te Anau and amazing waterfalls and scenery only accessible on foot or on water.
Take a walk on less discovered Stewart Island, explore the stunning coast of The Catlins or walk the Routeburn or Milford Tracks, you won’t be disappointed and will be back in the purest of nature
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We've utilised our local knowledge of this special region to carefully design unique self guided and guided walks with your experience in mind. The logistics are handled for you allowing you the freedom to walk whichever part of the Southland or Fiordland you choose at your own pace.
While you emit no carbon emissions while walking, we have calculated any emissions from your accommodation and have purchased credits in renewable projects so that you can be assured that your Great New Zealand Walk is 100% carbon offset.
As a small business ourselves, we love supporting and sharing New Zealand with other small and likeminded businesses and communities to showcase for you, what our land and people have to offer.
Great Walks of New Zealand, part of the World Expeditions Travel Group, is committed to responsible travel and true sustainability. It was a commitment formed when the company was established, and today, in the face of a multitude of threats to global environments and cultures, our commitment is stronger than ever. Over several decades we have honed our responsible travel philosophy and are continually assessing and improving initiatives that are practiced in the field to ensure that we are mitigating our impact to the smallest possible footprint.View our award winning Responsible Travel Guidebook here
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