Peaks

Fantham's Peak

Track. 1 day. Medium. Return via same track. Updated 25 May 201125 May 2011.

Nice hike - not too strenuous. Be aware of rapidly changing weather conditions. More ▶︎

Bowen Peak

Track. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Updated 18 March 200718 March 2007.

A grassy peak neighbouring Ben Lomond behind Queenstown. More ▶︎

Ben Lomond

Track. 1 day. Medium. Return via same track. Updated 18 March 200718 March 2007.

A peak behind Queenstown, commanding stunning panoramic views. More ▶︎

Mt Peel

Track. 1 day. Medium/hard. One way. Created 5 March 20075 March 2007.

A fantastic day trip either as a there-and-back trip from Little Mt Peel or as a round-trip from Mt Peel Station. More ▶︎

Mt Philistine

Track. 1 day. Medium/hard. Return via same track. Created 5 February 20075 February 2007.

Moderate to hard daytrip in Arthurs Pass. More ▶︎

Tararua main ridge

Track. 4 – 8 days. Medium. One way. Updated 11 June 201411 June 2014.

The length of the tracked Tararuas along the main ridge from Mangahao (behind Shannon) to Kaitoke. For a 'Total Tararua Traverse from Woodville to the Rimutaka Hill Rd summit, see the separate article under that name. More ▶︎

Foggy Peak

Track. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Updated 2 July 20062 July 2006.

A short walk from Porter's Pass to a peak with good views at the southern end of the Torlesse Range. More ▶︎

Mount Bovis

Track. 1 day. Medium/hard. Return by the same track. Updated 26 January 202226 January 2022.

Day trip to a 1252m summit off the Paparoa Range behind Bullock Creek farm. More ▶︎

Mount Isobel

Track. Easy/medium. Return via same track.. Created 20 March 200620 March 2006.

A brief climb to the peak behind Hanmer Springs. More ▶︎

Peak Hill

Track. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Updated 22 March 200922 March 2009.

An easy walk up a small hill near Lake Coleridge with excellent views of the Rakaia river and Lake Coleridge. More ▶︎

Mt Taranaki Summit (Summer)

Track. 1 day. Hard. Nth Egmont Visitor Centre. Created 7 February 20067 February 2006.

Alpine ascent to summit of Mt Taranaki / Egmont. More ▶︎

Mt Taranaki Summit (Summer)

Track. 1 day. Hard. Nth Egmont Visitor Centre. Created 7 February 20067 February 2006.

Alpine ascent to summit of Mt Taranaki / Egmont. More ▶︎

Mount Owen - northern approach from Courthouse Flat

Track. 1 – 2 days. Medium. Return via same track. Updated 27 April 200627 April 2006.

Mount Owen (1875m) is the highest point in Kahurangi National Parks, a bare landscape of marble karst including New Zealand's longest cave system. The climb is not difficult and there is ample space to explore once on the mountain. More ▶︎

Red Hill

Track. 1 day. Medium. Loop track. Updated 4 February 20084 February 2008.

A largely untracked route up Red Hill (1,641m), with magnificent views of Lake Coleridge, and the surrounding foothills. This loop is notable for the variety of alpine flora. More ▶︎

Woolshed Hill

Track. Medium. Hawdon Valley. Updated 31 December 200631 December 2006.

The track begins steeply climbing through beech forest from near the Hawdon carpark. It emerges into brilliant dracophyllum draped tops with impressive views of the Hawdon Valley and beyond. More ▶︎

Mount Herbert: Monument Track approach

Track. Easy. Return by the same track. Updated 19 May 201419 May 2014.

A farm trail past an historic hut and a lava dome, up to the summit of Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki (919m). More ▶︎

Mount Herbert: Western Valley Road approach

Track. Easy. Return by the same track. Updated 19 May 201419 May 2014.

A straightforward route along the unconstructed section of the Summit Road to the highest point on Banks Peninsula: Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki (919m). More ▶︎

Mount Herbert Walkway

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 19 May 201419 May 2014.

A straightforward climb from Diamond Harbour over farmland to the highest point on Banks Peninsula: Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki (919m). More ▶︎

Mt Kapakapanui

Track. 1 – 2 days. Medium. Loop track. Updated 28 May 201128 May 2011.

A smaller peak (1102m) in the Tararua Ranges. More ▶︎

Mount Grey (lookout route)

Track. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Updated 23 March 200623 March 2006.

An easy walk onto tops in the Canterbury foothills, with panoramic views of Pegasus Bay, Banks Peninsula, the Puketeraki Range, and North Canterbury. -Note: The gate on Cramptons Bush Rd may be locked, check with NZ Private Fire Forest Security ... More ▶︎