Video: Hiking in New Zealand

The northern reaches of New Zealand’s South Island encompass both sparkling seaside and awe-inspiring mountainside, often during a single walk. Long, rewarding hikes lead to yawning valleys and dramatic rocky shores brimming with wildlife, from Kaikoura and Arthur’s Pass to Lake Moeraki, with nothing less than the South Island’s soaring alpine landscapes to explore in between. The South Island of New Zealand has long been held sacred by nature lovers, and our incredible kiwi guide Nicky knows all the best ways to experience the landscape and culture.