Nīkau palms give New Zealand’s west coast an almost tropical feel.
Nīkau palms give New Zealand’s west coast an almost tropical feel.
Rolling tussock downs bring an unusual autumnal palette to the Heaphy Track: only eleven of New Zealand's plant species are deciduous.
Rolling tussock downs bring an unusual autumnal palette to the Heaphy Track: only eleven of New Zealand's plant species are deciduous.
Limestone cliffs stand in stark contrast to the lush native forest in Kahurangi National Park.
Limestone cliffs stand in stark contrast to the lush native forest in Kahurangi National Park.
Aotearoa/New Zealand, land of the long white (and low) cloud.
Aotearoa/New Zealand, land of the long white (and low) cloud.
The Wild West - the Tasman Sea meets the rugged shores of Kahurangi National Park.
The Wild West - the Tasman Sea meets the rugged shores of Kahurangi National Park.
At 82 km, the Heaphy Track is New Zealand's longest Great Walk.
At 82 km, the Heaphy Track is New Zealand's longest Great Walk.
Expect spectacular views of the Southern Alps, the spine of New Zealand’s South Island.
Expect spectacular views of the Southern Alps, the spine of New Zealand’s South Island.
On the Heaphy Track, native forests flow right down to the turbulent Tasman Sea.
On the Heaphy Track, native forests flow right down to the turbulent Tasman Sea.
Aorere Shelter provides a welcome rest point on our first day’s climb.
Aorere Shelter provides a welcome rest point on our first day’s climb.
James McKay's hut reached after a steady climb from the West Coast.
James McKay's hut reached after a steady climb from the West Coast.
Saxton Hut on the Gouland Downs, a beautiful and extensive alpine basin.
Saxton Hut on the Gouland Downs, a beautiful and extensive alpine basin.
Kahurangi National Park’s coastline is of national significance due to it being almost totally unaltered.
Kahurangi National Park’s coastline is of national significance due to it being almost totally unaltered.
Gouland Downs basin is a unique ecosystem, complete with rivers, forests, and tussock lands.
Gouland Downs basin is a unique ecosystem, complete with rivers, forests, and tussock lands.
Lost gold: Kahurangi National Park was extensively prospected before its designation, but none was ever found - until now?
Lost gold: Kahurangi National Park was extensively prospected before its designation, but none was ever found - until now?
Swing (suspension) bridges are a common and exciting way to cross rivers on the Heaphy Track.
Swing (suspension) bridges are a common and exciting way to cross rivers on the Heaphy Track.
The tree line is at approximately 1,300 meters in middle New Zealand, lowering as you head south.
The tree line is at approximately 1,300 meters in middle New Zealand, lowering as you head south.
Dual use trail - mountain bikers can also enjoy the Heaphy Track from May through to November.
Dual use trail - mountain bikers can also enjoy the Heaphy Track from May through to November.
Cosy hut nights are a classic New Zealand backcountry experience.
Cosy hut nights are a classic New Zealand backcountry experience.
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