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Step into the heart of Kahurangi National Park on the Heaphy Track.

Once an ancient Māori trail, it is now one of New Zealand's "Great Walks": a well-formed track stretching from Golden Bay to the wild West Coast.

With its gorgeous red tussocks, limestone cliffs, caves and twisted forests, you could be in a Hobbit film. On your descent to the coast you’ll pass giant gnarled rata trees, broad rivers (via bridges) and finally arrive at the nīkau palm-fringed beaches of the West Coast. The scenery and habitat are forever changing and the breathtaking views of mountains all around will make you feel truly immersed in this wilderness.

Simple but comfortable huts provide lovely accommodation at the end of each day and offer a real "kiwi tramping experience".

Kahurangi, which can be translated to “treasured possession” in Māori, lives up to its name. Its wild landscapes and ecological richness are a testament to New Zealand’s natural heritage and this trip holds untold opportunities for discovery.

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Begin your journey in Nelson or Motueka and travel to beautiful Golden Bay
Hike through the Enchanted Forest and experience beech forest and windswept tussock land
Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, and out to the Tasman Sea
Take your time hiking through rare lowland rain forest and experience the ever-changing geology of the Kahurangi National Park
Hike along the Heaphy River, and out to Karamea’s pounding beaches

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