New Zealand tramping tracks: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

In New Zealand, long distance walking or hiking is known as tramping. There are a number of walkways in New Zealand, however most of these are relatively short and can be walked in a day or less. Many are also an easy walk, with well formed footpaths. However, some tracks require an overnight stay either because of the rugged country or the length of the track.

Here is a (incomplete) list of the more popular tramping tracks in New Zealand.

North Island

• Ruapehu Circuit
• Tongariro Crossing

• Heaphy Track
• Kepler Track
• Milford Track
• Routeburn Track
• St James's Walkway
• Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track
• Waitutu Track
• Wangapeka Track

• Rakiura Track, Stewart Island