Latest from New Zealand Great Walks

Heaphy Track closed by flood damage until May

The Golden Bay through hike is likely to be impassable until May.

'Precious' discovery in Tongariro sparks national search for its owner

Hikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.

Five tricks to avoid sandfly bites this summer

Sandflies are a less welcome part of the Kiwi summer.

How do you tackle 15,000km of coast? One walkway at a time

Redefine yourself one step at a time on the country's coastal walkways.

DoC asks campers to assess own risks this summer

DoC are expecting a bumper summer with almost 60,000 campers across the network.

2000 bunks empty on Great Walks as Aucklanders cancel

Milford track and other Great Walks have rare free spaces for those who can get there.

Last-minute Milford: Great Walk huts open with spaces spare

Cancellations have opened up spaces in Milford and popular Great Walk Huts.

Abel Tasman track could be opened to bikers and hikers

The Abel Tasman track could become the third Great Walk to permit cyclists.

Six great New Zealand walks in luxury

"The longer and harder the trip, the sweeter the return to soft beds and hot baths".